Nursery Chef

Kindred Education Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated nursery organization in the UK seeks a Nursery Chef to join their caring team in Aylesbury. This role involves preparing nutritious meals for children while adhering to health and safety guidelines. Candidates should possess a Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate and showcase strong communication and organizational skills. The nursery offers a supportive environment, competitive pay, and various employee benefits including career development opportunities and work-life balance.

Benefits

Supportive Culture

Career Development

Work-Life Balance

Competitive Pay & Benefits

Birthday Off

Fully paid sick days

Cashback Healthcare Plan

Qualifications

• Must have a Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate.
• Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.
• Should demonstrate a friendly, positive approach to working with children.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook nutritious meals according to guidelines.
• Ensure children's dietary needs and allergies are managed.
• Maintain a clean and organized kitchen environment.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Excellent organisational skills

Attention to detail

Friendly and positive approach with children

Understanding of health & safety protocols

Education

Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Overview

Due to a new opportunity, we're excited to welcome a Nursery Chef to our friendly and dedicated team in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom. Whether you're an experienced nursery chef or looking to bring your catering skills into an early years environment, this role offers the chance to be part of a warm, inclusive setting where 91.71% of our team would recommend Kindred as a great place to work. Contract Length: Permanent. Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, all year round. Salary: £14.00 per hour.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and cooking nutritious meals in line with Kindred menus and Safer Food Better Business guidance
• Ensuring all children's dietary needs and allergies are met, providing suitable alternative meals where required
• Maintaining a safe, clean, and organised kitchen environment at all times
• Completing daily cleaning checks and recording them on the appropriate checklists
• Serving meals in line with nursery routines
• Managing laundry duties
• Monitoring kitchen and cleaning supplies and ordering replacements when required
• Using appropriate signage to highlight wet floors or potential hazards
• Following Kindred\'s Health & Safety Manual, policies, and procedures
• Creating homely, comforting mealtime experiences for children
• Building positive relationships with children, parents, carers, and staff
• Participating in staff meetings and nursery events
• Safeguarding: safeguarding is a shared responsibility to protect children, parents, and staff from harm. All staff are expected to act in accordance with Kindred\'s safeguarding and health & safety policies at all times.

Qualifications

• Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
• A friendly, positive approach when working with children, parents, and colleagues
• A clear understanding of health & safety, food safety, and safeguarding responsibilities

Desirable

• Previous experience working as a Nursery Chef or within an early years or childcare setting
• Knowledge of Safer Food Better Business and COSHH guidelines

Benefits

• Supportive Culture - Strong relationships, teamwork, and a genuine sense of belonging
• Career Development - Ongoing training, support, and opportunities to grow within the organisation
• Work-Life Balance - Structured working hours and flexible shift options
• Competitive Pay & Benefits - Regularly benchmarked salaries, bonuses, pensions, and paid leave
• Award-Winning Family - A company that values recognition, personal growth, and team success
• Birthday Off, 6 fully paid sick days, Cashback Healthcare Plan, Retail Discounts, Recognition & Reward, 50% Childcare Discount, 24/7 Virtual GP Access, 24/7 Counselling Support, Discounted gym Membership, Personal Financial Advisor Access, Pension Discovery, Learning platform Access

Recruitment Process

• Interviews: Rolling interviews
• Expected Start Date: ASAP
• Our process includes: a video interview followed by a face-to-face interview at the nursery
• Background checks including references, DBS, and qualification verification, in line with our Safer Recruitment Policy

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