Kids' Kitchen Lead: Nutritious Meals for Little Learners

Bright Horizons Early Education & Preschool; Woking; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave

Pension

Wellbeing benefits (GP access)

Career development programme

Subject to Terms & Conditions

Job summary

Bright Horizons Woking Day Nursery is recruiting an Early Years Chef. You will prepare, cook and present nutritious meals for children, ensuring dietary requirements are met and minimising waste.

You will lead cookery club sessions and support nursery activities, working closely with staff and parents to promote healthy eating. Applicants should have a passion for nutrition, strong communication skills and a Food Safety Level 2 (or higher).

Qualifications

• Must have passion for nutrition and inspiring healthy eating.
• Strong knowledge of managing dietary requirements, including allergies.
• Excellent communication with colleagues, children and parents.
• Food Safety certification (Level 2+) required to start on day 1.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and present age-appropriate meals for all children with minimal waste.
• Communicate dietary needs clearly to staff and parents.
• Lead cookery club sessions and support nursery activities and events.

Skills

Nutrition focus

Food safety

Dietary requirements knowledge

Communication skills

Pressure handling

Education

Food Safety Level 2 or higher

Job description

Bright Horizons Woking Day Nursery is recruiting an Early Years Chef. You will prepare, cook and present nutritious meals for children, ensuring dietary requirements are met and minimising waste.

You will lead cookery club sessions and support nursery activities, working closely with staff and parents to promote healthy eating. Applicants should have a passion for nutrition, strong communication skills and a Food Safety Level 2 (or higher).