Field Chef

Bright Horizons UK; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare organization is seeking an Early Years Field Chef in Cambridge to prepare nutritious meals tailored to children's dietary needs. The candidate should have a background in commercial catering and a passion for nutrition. With benefits including a competitive salary and professional development opportunities, this role supports a supportive and inclusive environment. Join a team dedicated to making a difference in children's lives.

Benefits

Childcare discount of 50% for first child

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension scheme

24/7 virtual GP appointments

Qualifications

• Previous experience within a commercial catering role.
• Sound knowledge of managing different dietary requirements.
• Ability to communicate effectively with children and parents.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and present food for children in the nursery.
• Maintain kitchen records and a clean work environment.
• Support nursery management with food ordering.

Skills

Catering experience

Nutrition knowledge

Communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Dietary management

Education

Food Safety CIEH L2 or above

Job description

Nursery – Bright Horizons Long Road Day Nursery and Pre School

Salary – £34,000 per annum (dependant on qualification/s and experience)

Location – Robinson Way, CB2 0SZ

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.”

We’re looking for an Early Years Field Chef to join our team, to provide cover across our nurseries within the Cambridgeshire area.

Our Benefits

• £34.000 per annum

• 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 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 for

• Previous experience within a commercial catering role

• 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

• Ability and willingness to work across multiple sites, with access to own transport, and clean driving license

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 [e-mail] we will be happy to help.