Flexible Nursery Chef — Creative Meals for Kids

N Family Club; Godalming; Hybrid; GBP 21,958 - 28,419; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexible hours

Daily lunch & drinks

Referral bonuses

Wellbeing & socials

Welcome bonus up to £1,000

Job summary

N Family Club in Godalming, Surrey, is seeking a Flexi Chef to join our nursery kitchen team. You will cook breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks for children, and a team lunch/smoothie daily, while catering to allergies and dietary needs.

As a Flexi Chef, you’ll cover varied shift patterns, maintain high standards, and mentor junior staff within a supportive, innovative early-years environment. Competitive pay and wellbeing benefits accompany flexible hours.

Qualifications

• Level 2 Food Safety and Hygiene is required; Level 3 to be completed during induction if not already held.
• Previous experience in a nursery or school commercial-sized kitchen.
• Experience catering for diverse dietary needs.
• Experience catering for very young children with understanding of food preparation guidelines.
• Experience with Environmental Health inspections.
• Good knowledge of food allergens and child nutrition, and ability to work to nursery budgets.

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.

Skills

Culinary skills

Allergen handling

Nutrition awareness

Nursery kitchen experience

Education

Food Safety and Hygiene Level 2

Job description

N Family Club in Godalming, Surrey, is seeking a Flexi Chef to join our nursery kitchen team. You will cook breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks for children, and a team lunch/smoothie daily, while catering to allergies and dietary needs.

As a Flexi Chef, you’ll cover varied shift patterns, maintain high standards, and mentor junior staff within a supportive, innovative early-years environment. Competitive pay and wellbeing benefits accompany flexible hours.