Early Years Chef. Job in Hemel Hempstead Education & Training Jobs

Bright Horizons Family Solutions; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Bright Horizons Family Solutions is seeking an Early Years Chef for their Potten End Nursery in Hemel Hempstead. In this role, you will prepare nutritious meals for children and manage dietary needs. This position offers competitive salary, multiple benefits, and a supportive environment where you can make a real difference in kids' lives.

Benefits

50% discount for first child

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension

Financial and wellbeing benefits

Professional development program access

Qualifications

• Experience in a cooking role.
• Passion for nutrition and inspiring healthy eating.
• Knowledge of managing dietary requirements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present age-appropriate food for children.
• Ensure dietary requirements are catered for.
• Lead cookery club sessions and support nursery activities.

Skills

Nutrition

Food Safety

Communication

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Food Safety CIEH L2 or above

Job description

Nursery Bright Horizons Potten End Day Nursery and Preschool

Salary 27617.03 per annum (dependant on qualification/s and experience)

Location Hemel Hempstead HP1

Hours Monday Friday 8am5pm

Are you looking to work for an organisation whose culture is driven by our HEART principles Honesty Excellence Accountability Respect and Teamwork Where you can be yourself feel supported and help to make a difference to the next generation Somewhere you can say: I did that.

Were looking for an Early Years Chef to join our Potten End Nusrery. The beautiful 92place setting is based in converted barns with spacious and wellresourced rooms as well as a fantastic large garden area complete with play equipment and animals! The nursery is Ofsted rated Good and benefits from plenty of onsite parking.

Our Benefits

• Childcare discount of 50% for first child

• Enhanced parental leave

• 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays and paid Christmas closure. Ability to also purchase additional leave*

• Pension

• Financial and wellbeing benefits including 24/7 virtual GP appointments early access to wages and more

• Professional development programme access for every stage of your career including access to a careers coach

*Subject to T&Cs

The Role

As an Early Years Chef you will prepare cook and present ageappropriate food for all the children in the nursery with minimum wastage. You will ensure all dietary requirements are catered for and clearly communicated to teams and work in partnership with the team and parents to encourage a healthy and nutritious diet. You will also have an active role in leading cookery club sessions with the children and support with other nursery activities such as BBQs Fetes and staff meetings.

What were looking for

• Previous experience within a cooking role in a domestic or commercial property

• Passion for nutrition and inspiring others in healthy eating

• Ability to demonstrate a sound knowledge of managing different dietary requirements particularly food allergies

• Food Safety CIEH L2 or above (or equivalent) this must be passed on day 1 in post

• Sound knowledge of COSHH

• Great communication skills with colleagues children and parents

• Ability to work under pressure

We are an inclusive employer and welcome people from all ages and backgrounds to apply. We will consider reasonable adjustments required by applicants. Please note due to our sector all roles are subject to an Enhanced DBS.

If you want to make a difference with a company who has been voted Great Place to Work every year since 2006 apply today!

We look forward to receiving your application!

If you experience any problems please we will be happy to help.

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Experience: years
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