Nursery Chef

Toad Hall Nursery Group; Crawley; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Toad Hall Nursery Group is seeking a Nursery Chef in Crawley to prepare and serve healthy meals at their esteemed nursery. The role emphasizes hygiene and nutrition, requiring experience in kitchen management and a Level 3 food hygiene qualification. Beneficial perks and a supportive environment are offered for personal development, alongside opportunities to engage with children through culinary activities.

Benefits

Birthday day off or Christmas shopping day

Company Bonus Scheme

Long service awards

Annual Christmas party for staff

Opportunity to purchase additional holiday

50% staff discount on childcare

Discounts at over 1,500 retailers

Qualifications

• Experience working in a kitchen essential.
• Organised team player with an interest in nutrition.
• Familiarity with food allergies and intolerances.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve nutritious meals to children.
• Maintain high standards of kitchen cleanliness.
• Order food supplies within a budget.

Skills

Hygiene management

Time management

Budgeting skills

Education

Level 3 qualification in basic food hygiene

Job description

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Nursery Chef

Crawley | Nursery Chef

117 Ifield Road, Crawley, West Sussex, RH11 7BP

We are Toad Hall Nursery Group. Having been established for over 30 years with 14 nurseries across the Southeast. Located minutes from Crawley town centre, our nursery is set in a large Victorian home which we have transformed into a welcoming environment for families and childcare professionals to enjoy. We are currently looking for a Nursery Chef to join us!

About You

With a good hygiene qualification and previous experience of working in a kitchen, your passion for food and nutrition will be evident. You’ll have a good understanding of the importance of hygiene, cleanliness and dietary requirements, and you’ll be an organised person who follows health and safety procedures. With excellent time management and budgeting skills, you’ll be capable of co-ordinating and serving a wide range of healthy, nutritious meals and snacks at set times each day.

About The Role

You’ll be responsible for serving meals and snacks to all the children in our Nursery. Working in a kitchen that’s rated 5* for hygiene, you’ll maintain our high standards of hygiene and cleanliness, complying with all the necessary food preparation and storage procedures to keep a clean and well-functioning kitchen. In addition to cooking and serving meals you’ll be in charge of ordering food supplies within an agreed budget. You’ll also have the opportunity to work with the children, taking the lead in cookery based activities.

We offer the following amazing benefits and opportunities within our established nursery group:

• Birthday day off or Christmas shopping day
• Company Bonus Scheme
• Long service awards at 5, 10, 15, 20 and 25 years’ service!
• Annual Christmas party for all Toad Hall Staff
• Opportunity to purchase additional Holiday
• 50% staff discount on childcare places
• Discount and savings at over 1,500 retailers through PerkPal
  
  

Your Qualifications And Experience

• Experience of working in a kitchen.
• A level 3 qualification in basic food hygiene (essential).
• To be hard working.
• To be a team player.
• To be organised.
• Experience of managing allergies and intolerances.
• A satisfactory DBS check
  
  

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status. We take safeguarding seriously and follow safe recruitment procedures. An enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.

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