Flexi Chef - Berkshire

N Family Club; Maidenhead; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

N Family Club is seeking a Flexi Chef for our Berkshire nurseries (Reading/Maidenhead) to prepare breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks for children, and a daily lunch and smoothie for nursery staff. You’ll cover flexible shifts to ensure nutritious meals across age groups.

You will follow nutritionist-designed recipes, cater to age-specific dietary needs, and maintain 5-star hygiene standards while coordinating with parents and supporting Apprentice Chef mentoring as needed.

Responsibilities

• Cook fresh and inspiring food for our children, with occasional weekends
• Follow our nutritionist-designed recipes and menu to ensure that each child receives the best possible level of vitamins and nutrients
• Cater to the differing dietary needs of different age groups, following food preparation and choking guidelines
• Know the allergies and dietary requirements of your children inside out, ensuring you adhere to all policies and procedures to ensure there is no risk of cross-contamination and that each individual child’s nutritional needs are met
• Preparation of a daily lunch and smoothie for our nursery team, catering to different dietary needs
• Overall responsibility for the timely completion of all kitchen paperwork and compliance related tasks, including a daily Due Diligence Diary and our kitchen Cleaning Schedule
• Responsible for washing up, the ordering of food supplies from our accredited supplier, managing weekly ordering and efficient stock rotation
• Maintenance and upkeep of the kitchen to a 5 star Food Hygiene rating standard, adhering to all Environment Health industry regulations and requirements
• Build and maintain excellent relationships with our nursery parents
• Participate in our nursery Apprentice Chef scheme by mentoring, coaching and guiding our next generation of nursery chefs as and when required
• Responsible for always adhering to the company's H&S policy: “Statement of Intent

Job description

Flexi Chef - Berkshire

Department: Nursery Flexi

Employment Type: Flexible

Location: Reading, Berkshire

Reporting To: Morven Herasimtschuk

Compensation: £14.93 - £20.02 / hour

Description

We’re more than just a nursery group. We’re the UK’s most innovative early-years education provider.

At N Family Club, we dreamed of reimagining early years education. Becoming a place that fosters creativity, embraces a curriculum-led approach, and prepares children for the modern world. We’re proudly making our dream a reality – and we want you to be a part of it!

As a Flexi Chef at N Family Club you’ll be cooking up a storm - preparing breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks for children, as well as a lunch and a smoothie for our hard-working nursery teams. You’ll also bring flexibility and energy to your work, helping the nursery cover varied shift patterns to provide the best nutrition to children of all age groups.

Our nurseries are located in Reading and Maidenhead. You'll choose your preferred base nursery, with opportunities to support other N Family Club nurseries when needed.

Key responsibilities and tasks:

• Cook fresh and inspiring food for our children, with occasional weekends;
• Follow our nutritionist-designed recipes and menu to ensure that each child receives the best possible level of vitamins and nutrients;
• Cater to the differing dietary needs of different age groups, following food preparation and choking guidelines;
• Know the allergies and dietary requirements of your children inside out, ensuring you adhere to all policies and procedures to ensure there is no risk of cross-contamination and that each individual child’s nutritional needs are met;
• Preparation of a daily lunch and smoothie for our nursery team, catering to different dietary needs;
• Overall responsibility for the timely completion of all kitchen paperwork and compliance related tasks, including a daily Due Diligence Diary and our kitchen Cleaning Schedule;
• Responsible for washing up, the ordering of food supplies from our accredited supplier, managing weekly ordering and efficient stock rotation;
• Maintenance and upkeep of the kitchen to a 5 star Food Hygiene rating standard, adhering to all Environment Health industry regulations and requirements;
• Build and maintain excellent relationships with our nursery parents;
• Participate in our nursery Apprentice Chef scheme by mentoring, coaching and guiding our next generation of nursery chefs as and when required;
• Responsible for always adhering to the company's H&S policy: “Statement of Intent