Field Chef

Little Elms Daycare; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run nursery business in Greater London seeks a caring individual passionate about cooking to join their team. You'll be responsible for providing high-quality care to children aged 3 months to 5 years while encouraging healthy eating habits. A Full UK Driving Licence and a Level 3 Qualification in Food Safety (or willingness to obtain) are essential. Enjoy benefits like free lunch and uniform. Join a nurturing environment that values each child's potential.

Benefits

Free lunch prepared each day you work

Fantastic transport links

Free uniform provided

Qualifications

• Full UK Driving Licence (No more than 6 points).
• Willingness to work towards a Level 3 Qualification in Food Safety.
• Shares a passion for encouraging children to eat healthily.

Responsibilities

• Provide high standards of care for children aged 3 months to 5 years.
• Create a fun and caring environment for happy and healthy development.
• Ensure children's physical, emotional, and developmental needs are met.

Skills

Passion for cooking

Understanding of environmental health standards

Ability to use initiative

Education

Level 3 Qualification in Food Safety

Job description

Description

Location: The nurseries operate in Bromley, Orpington, Beckenham, Shirley, Sydenham. This will require somebody who is able to work at different sites as and when required.

Little Elms is a family run business where people really matter, feel valued and have a voice. Whilst all of our nurseries provide exceptional levels of quality care and education, they are all completely unique!

You will be joining our fantastic team of professionals and will receive the support from our fantastic Head Chef.

Benefits on offer

• Free lunch prepared each day you work
• Fantastic Transport Links
• Free uniform is provided

Ideal candidate must have

• Full UK Driving Licence (No more than 6 points)
• Has a passion for cooking!
• Has some understanding of environmental health standards
• Shares our passion for encouraging children to eat healthily
• Ability to use initiative
• Has a Level 3 Qualification in Food Safety (or is willing to work towards)

This position is subject to an Enhanced DBS Certificate and employment references.

Little Elms Daycare Nurseries are an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Hours

Our nurseries operate Monday to Friday from 7.30am until 6.15pm.

The successful applicant will be required to undertake online safeguarding training and all positions are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Key Responsibilities

Little Elms is an established nursery that aims to provide the highest standards of care for children aged between 3 months and 5 years.

A family-run business, we believe that a fun and a caring environment is crucial to happy and healthy development.

Our nurseries offer state-of-the-art facilities, combining bright and spacious rooms indoors with fabulous outdoor areas. Our experienced and motivated team provides a stimulating yet safe environment for creative play. Little Elms takes pride in being a friendly setting in which each child’s physical, emotional and developmental needs are met. Every child is special and is encouraged to achieve his or her full potential in the precious pre-school years.

Established in 2009, we have 11 nurseries across South London.