Early Years Chef: Nutritious Meals & Kids' Kitchen Leadership

Bright Horizons UK; Southampton; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare provider in England is seeking an Early Years Chef for their North Baddesley nursery. The role involves preparing and presenting healthy meals for children, ensuring dietary needs are met, and leading cookery club sessions. Ideal candidates will have experience in a cooking role, a passion for nutrition, and must possess Food Safety certification. This is a great opportunity to join a company recognized as a fantastic workplace, offering various benefits including childcare discounts and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Childcare discount of 50% for first child

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension

Financial and wellbeing benefits

Professional development programme

Qualifications

• Experience within a cooking role, either domestic or commercial.
• Ability to manage various dietary requirements, especially food allergies.
• Sound knowledge of COSHH.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Experience in cooking roles

Passion for nutrition

Knowledge of dietary requirements

Communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Food Safety CIEH L2 or equivalent

Job description

A leading childcare provider in England is seeking an Early Years Chef for their North Baddesley nursery. The role involves preparing and presenting healthy meals for children, ensuring dietary needs are met, and leading cookery club sessions. Ideal candidates will have experience in a cooking role, a passion for nutrition, and must possess Food Safety certification. This is a great opportunity to join a company recognized as a fantastic workplace, offering various benefits including childcare discounts and professional development opportunities.