Field-Based Nursery Chef & Catering Lead

Clear Destination Inc.; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 19,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave

Christmas and New Year shutdown

Flexible working options

£500 refer a friend bonus

Company pension scheme

Sick Pay from day 1

Life assurance

Great Place to Work

Job summary

Dicky Birds Nurseries in Surbiton and Wimbledon is seeking a dedicated Support Nursery Chef to travel between our nurseries, covering staff absences and holidays. This full-time role (40 hours/week, Monday–Friday) offers nutritious meals for children and involves travel between locations at the successful candidate’s expense.

The role includes supporting catering staff and the Nursery Manager, auditing kitchens, and contributing to recruitment. DBS check required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare 6 monthly menus gaining feedback from catering staff, Managers and Regional Managers to produce final product
• Support and guide catering staff and Nursery Manager
• Monitor catering standards to maintain the highest levels of practice
• Assist and support the Nursery Manager in the recruitment and selection of catering staff
• Audit kitchens in a timely fashion, ensuring they meet TCC and PSN
• Check that all kitchen paperwork is fully complete, accurate and up to date
• Establish and maintain professional working relationships with Nursery staff

Job description

Dicky Birds Nurseries in Surbiton and Wimbledon is seeking a dedicated Support Nursery Chef to travel between our nurseries, covering staff absences and holidays. This full-time role (40 hours/week, Monday–Friday) offers nutritious meals for children and involves travel between locations at the successful candidate’s expense.

The role includes supporting catering staff and the Nursery Manager, auditing kitchens, and contributing to recruitment. DBS check required.