Nursery Chef

Grandir UK; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A childcare provider is seeking a Nursery Chef to oversee the kitchen and provide children with nutritious food at their nursery in Sandhurst. Responsibilities include preparing menus, guiding staff, and ensuring high catering standards. The role offers various benefits, including generous leave and a supportive work environment that has been certified as a Great Place To Work.

Benefits

Cash bonus for referrals

Generous discount on childcare

31 days annual leave including bank holidays

Wellbeing Day

Access to employee benefits portal

24/7 remote GP appointments

Cash back on medical procedures

Employee appreciation initiatives

Responsibilities

• Prepare 6 monthly menus based on feedback from staff.
• Support and guide catering staff and Nursery Manager.
• Monitor catering standards to maintain high levels of practice.
• Assist in the recruitment of catering staff.
• Audit kitchens to ensure compliance with standards.
• Ensure all kitchen paperwork is complete and accurate.
• Establish professional relationships with Nursery staff.

Job description

We are seeking a Nursery Chef to oversee the kitchen and provide our children with healthy, nutritious food at our College Town Nursery in Sandhurst, part of Grandir UK.

Responsibilities:

• 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

Benefits:

• Recommend friends and family to work for us and be rewarded with a cash bonus
• Generous discount on childcare
• Total 31 days annual leave inc bank hol (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 100s of online high street stores, turning points into cash
• 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.

We are proud to have received our official certification as a Great Place To Work, reflecting our commitment to creating a positive and thriving environment for our employees.