Nursery Chef

TN United Kingdom; Bristol; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in childcare is seeking a passionate Nursery Chef to lead the kitchen and provide nutritious meals for children. In this role, you will be responsible for menu planning, staff management, and maintaining the highest catering standards. Join a company that values its employees and offers numerous benefits, including flexible working hours, generous annual leave, and access to wellness programs. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a positive impact on children's health while enjoying a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Cash bonus for referrals

Generous discount on childcare

31 days annual leave

Wellbeing Day

Employee benefits portal

24/7 remote GP appointments

Cash back on medical procedures

'Great Place To Work' certification

Qualifications

• Experience in a kitchen environment with a focus on nutrition.
• Ability to create and manage menus tailored for children.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and oversee monthly menus based on feedback.
• Support catering staff and ensure high catering standards.

Skills

Culinary Skills

Menu Planning

Staff Management

Food Safety Standards

Education

Culinary Degree or Equivalent

Tools

Kitchen Equipment

Job description

If you like cooking up a storm you are the person we are looking for...

Kidd Caru in Hengrove, part of Grandir UK, is currently looking for a Nursery Chef to oversee the kitchen and provide our children with healthy, nutritious food.

Join us and enjoy the following a host of attractive benefits including:

• Flexible working with the option to work:
  • 40 hours across 5 days and how these hours are worked
• Recommend friends and family to work for us and be rewarded with a cash bonus
• Generous discount on childcare
• Total 31 days annual leave including bank holidays (FTE) - Includes an extra 3 days annual leave over the Christmas period
• ‘Wellbeing Day’ an extra day off just for you
• Access to an employee benefits portal, which includes discounts at 100’s of online high street stores
• 24/7 remote GP appointments
• Claim cash back on medical procedures such as dental care and physiotherapy
• 'May I say thank you' for the month of May to appreciate the hard work and dedication of staff teams
• Working for a business that has received 'Great Place To Work' certification, putting people at the core of what we do.

What will you be doing:

• Prepare 6 monthly menus gaining feedback from catering staff, Managers and Regional Managers to produce final product
• Support and guide catering staff and Nursery Manager
• Monitor catering standards to maintain the highest levels of practice
• Assist and support the Nursery Manager in the recruitment and selection of catering staff
• Audit kitchens in a timely fashion, ensuring they meet TCC and PSN
• Check that all kitchen paperwork is fully complete, accurate and up to date
• Establish and maintain professional working relationships with Nursery staff

Grandir UK is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and an enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.

We are an equal opportunity employer and select staff on merit, irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage & civil partnership, race, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief.