Flexi Chef - East London

N Family Club; Greater London; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexible hours

Daily perks: lunch and drinks

Referral bonuses

Wellbeing & socials

Potential permanent progression

Job summary

N Family Club in Leytonstone, London, is seeking an enthusiastic Flexi Chef to cook fresh, nutritious meals for our nursery children. The role operates on a Casual Working Agreement (0-hour contract), with responsibilities including meal preparation, allergy management, and stocking duties.

You will follow nutritionist-designed menus, maintain high hygiene standards, and mentor apprentices. The role offers flexible shifts and opportunities for permanent employment with potential welcome bonuses.

Qualifications

• Food Safety Level 2 or above (Level 3 during induction if not held)
• Nursery or school commercial-sized kitchen experience
• Experience catering for diverse dietary needs
• Experience catering for very young children with guideline understanding
• Experience with Environmental Health inspections
• Knowledge of food allergens and child nutrition, budgeting per child

Responsibilities

• Cook fresh and inspiring food for our children, with occasional weekends
• Follow nutritionist-designed recipes and menus to ensure vitamins and nutrients
• Cater to differing dietary needs of age groups, following food preparation guidelines
• Know allergies and dietary requirements of children, ensuring no cross-contamination
• Prepare a daily lunch and smoothie for the nursery team
• Complete kitchen paperwork and compliance tasks (Due Diligence Diary, Cleaning Schedule)
• Wash up, order food supplies from accredited supplier, manage weekly ordering and stock rotation
• Maintain 5-star Food Hygiene rating and comply with EH regulations
• Build and maintain relationships with nursery parents
• Mentor and guide nursery apprentices in the Chef scheme
• Adhere to H&S policy: Statement of Intent
• Lead on culinary excellence and set high standards
• Oversee handover of food at meals with accurate allergy details and portions

Skills

Food Safety Level 2

Nursery kitchen experience

Dietary needs catering

Very young children catering

Environmental Health inspections

Allergen knowledge

Job description

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!

Department

Nursery Flexi

Location

Leytonstone, London

Compensation

£15.94 - £20.63 / hour

Your key 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"
• Be a role model for exceptionally high standards, never cutting corners, thriving on feedback and leading on culinary excellence.
• Confidently manage the handover of food at mealtimes. Ensuring all necessary information is provided, including accurate allergy details and portion sizes, and that each room receives the correct meals.

Our Flexi Chefs should have

• Food Safety and Hygiene Level 2 or above (will be required to complete Level 3 during induction if not already held)
• Previous experience in a nursery or school commercial-sized kitchen
• Experience catering for diverse dietary needs
• Previous experience catering for very young children, with an understanding of food preparation guidelines
• Experience with Environmental Health inspections
• Good knowledge of food allergens and child nutrition, and ability to work to the nursery budget for each child

Personal attributes

• A passionate, creative cook who loves working with children and families
• Conscious practices within food and cooking including recycling and creating as little food waste as possible
• Ability to work quickly and effectively during busy service times
• Positive outlook (someone who always sees the glass as half full)
• Bags of drive and motivation with a 'make it happen' attitude
• A love for customer service (you want to make people happy)
• High energy brought to every task you take on, and a solutions driven approach to problems

The N Advantage package

• Competitive pay - £15.94ph - £20.63ph (including 12.07% holiday entitlement), based on experience and dedication.
• Flexible hours that suit your lifestyle - This role is offered on a Casual Working Agreement (0-hour contract), giving you the flexibility to choose shifts that work for you.
• Daily Perks - Complimentary lunch and drinks every day.
• Referral Bonuses - Earn up to £1,000 for every friend you refer who joins N Family Club.
• Socials & wellbeing - Annual parties like our Festive Winter Party and Summer BBQ, team events, and our Wellbeing Week.
• Flexibility to join permanently - If you choose to join us permanently, you may receive a welcome bonus of up to £1,000!

Why N Family Club?

At N Family Club, we're reimagining early years education - and we want you to be a part of it. We're a certified Great Place to Work and one of the UK’s most innovative early years groups. With top salaries, unmatched benefits, and real career progression, we put our people first.