Flexible Nursery Chef — Creative, Nutritious Kids' Meals

nfamilyclub; Greater London; On-site; GBP 2,122,000 - 2,842,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay (£15.94ph - £20.63ph)

Flexible 0-hour contract

Daily staff meals

Referral bonuses and perks

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

N Family Club in London seeks a qualified and experienced Flexi chef to prepare breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks for our children's nurseries. You'll follow nutritionist-designed recipes, cater to allergies, and maintain high kitchen hygiene while mentoring junior staff.

This casual 0-hour contract offers flexible shifts, daily staff meals, and opportunities to support multiple South East London nurseries. A passion for children's nutrition and a love of teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Must hold Food Safety and Hygiene Level 2 or higher (Level 3 during induction if not already held)
• Experience in a nursery or school-sized kitchen
• Experience catering for very young children and dietary needs
• Knowledge of food allergens and child nutrition, and ability to manage nursery budgets

Responsibilities

• Cook fresh and inspiring meals for children, including weekends.
• Follow nutritionist-designed recipes to ensure vitamins and nutrients.
• Cater to varying dietary needs across age groups and avoid cross-contamination.
• Know allergy details for each child and maintain policies and procedures.
• Prepare daily lunch and smoothie for nursery team with dietary considerations.
• Maintain kitchen records, due diligence diary, and cleaning schedule.
• Order and manage food supplies, stock rotation, and waste reduction.
• Maintain 5-star Food Hygiene standard and comply with EH guidelines.
• Build strong relationships with nursery parents and staff.
• Mentor apprentice chefs when needed and uphold H&S policy.

Job description

N Family Club in London seeks a qualified and experienced Flexi chef to prepare breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks for our children's nurseries. You'll follow nutritionist-designed recipes, cater to allergies, and maintain high kitchen hygiene while mentoring junior staff.

This casual 0-hour contract offers flexible shifts, daily staff meals, and opportunities to support multiple South East London nurseries. A passion for children's nutrition and a love of teamwork are essential.