Early Years Field Chef

Bright Horizons Family Solutions; Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames; In loco; GBP 29.000 - 35.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Childcare discount 50%

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave

Descrizione del lavoro

Bright Horizons Elm Grove Day Nursery and Preschool is seeking an Early Years Field Chef to cover nurseries across Kingston and Surbiton. You will travel to sites to prepare and present nutritious meals for children and ensure dietary needs are met, with accurate records and safe practices.

The role requires a clean driving licence and ability to work across multiple nurseries. A commercial catering background and Food Safety L2+ are essential, with benefits including 50% childcare discount and

Competenze

• Previous experience within a commercial catering role.
• Passion for nutrition and healthy eating.
• Ability to manage different dietary requirements, incl. allergies.
• Food Safety knowledge and compliance (CIEH L2 or equivalent).
• Strong communication with colleagues, children and parents.
• Ability to work under pressure and travel across sites.

Mansioni

• Travel to nurseries within Kingston/Surbiton region to cover shifts.
• Prepare, cook and present age-appropriate meals with minimal waste.
• Cater to dietary requirements and communicate clearly to teams.
• Keep accurate kitchen records and maintain a clean, safe environment.
• Assist nursery management with food ordering and stock control.
• Support safeguarding and child welfare policies across sites.

Conoscenze

Catering experience

Nutrition focus

Dietary knowledge

Food Safety L2

Communication skills

Under pressure

Driving license

Multi-site travel

Formazione

Food Safety L2+

Descrizione del lavoro

Nursery – Bright Horizons Elm Grove Day Nursery and PreschoolSalary – Starting from £32,000 per annum (dependant on qualification/s and experience)Location – Kingston and Surbiton areasAre 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.”We’re looking for an Early Years Field Chef to join our team, to provide cover across our nurseries within the Kingston and Surbiton area.*Candidates applying for this position MUST have a clean driver's license and own car as it's a requirement for the roleOur BenefitsChildcare discount of 50% for first child*Enhanced parental leave20 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and paid Christmas closure. Ability to also purchase additional leave*PensionFinancial and wellbeing benefits including 24/7 virtual GP appointments, early access to wages, and moreProfessional development programme access for every stage of your career, including access to a careers coach*Subject to T&CsThe RoleAs an Early Years Field Chef, you will travel to nurseries within a region where cover is needed, when the permanent Chef is on annual leave, or at times of sickness or absence.You will prepare, cook, and present age-appropriate 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 will work in partnership with the nursery teams to support the nursery care and education provision. You will also keep accurate kitchen records, maintain a clean and safe work environment, and support nursery management with food ordering.What we’re looking forPrevious experience within a commercial catering rolePassion for nutrition, and inspiring others in healthy eatingAbility to demonstrate a sound knowledge of managing different dietary requirements, particularly food allergiesFood Safety CIEH L2 or above (or equivalent) – this must be passed on day 1 in postSound knowledge of COSHHGreat communication skills, with colleagues, children, and parentsAbility to work under pressureAbility and willingness to work across multiple sites, with access to own transport, and clean driving licenseBright Horizons is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This post is subject to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, which will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.We are an inclusive employer and welcome people from all ages and backgrounds to apply. We will consider reasonable adjustments required by applicants.Proud to be a Great Place to Work for 20 years. Apply today!INDSMBright Horizons is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This post is subject to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, which will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.We are an inclusive employer and welcome people from all ages and backgrounds to apply. We will consider reasonable adjustments required by applicants.Proud to be a Great Place to Work for 20 years. Apply today!We look forward to receiving your application!