Nursery Chef

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking nursery brand as a Nursery Chef, where your culinary skills will help shape the nutritional foundation for children. This role offers flexible working hours and generous benefits, including a total of 31 days annual leave and a Wellbeing Day. You'll be responsible for creating healthy menus, guiding staff, and ensuring high catering standards. With a commitment to safeguarding and a positive work environment, this is an exciting opportunity to contribute to children's growth and well-being in a supportive setting.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Cash bonus for referrals

Discounts on childcare

31 days annual leave

Wellbeing Day

Employee benefits portal

24/7 remote GP appointments

Cashback options for medical procedures

Qualifications

• Experience in catering management and menu planning.
• Knowledge of food safety standards and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare 6-monthly menus based on feedback.
• Support and guide catering staff and monitor standards.
• Assist in recruitment and selection of catering staff.

Skills

Catering Management

Menu Planning

Food Safety Standards

Team Leadership

Education

Culinary Arts Certification

Food Hygiene Level 2

Job description

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

[Nursery brand name] in [location], 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 attractive benefits:

• Flexible working with options including:
  • 40 hours across 5 days
  • 40 hours across 4 days
  • 30 hours over 3 days
  • Split shifts or part-time roles — we have it all!
• Recommend friends and family to work for us and receive a cash bonus
• Generous discounts on childcare
• Total 31 days annual leave including bank holidays (FTE) — plus an extra 3 days over Christmas
• ‘Wellbeing Day’ — an additional day off for you
• Access to an employee benefits portal with discounts at hundreds of online stores and points that convert to cash
• 24/7 remote GP appointments
• Cashback options for medical procedures like dental care and physiotherapy
• Special recognition in May to appreciate staff dedication
• Work for a company awarded a 'Great Place To Work' certification, emphasizing our focus on people

What will you be doing:

• Prepare 6-monthly menus based on feedback from staff and management
• Support and guide catering staff and Nursery Manager
• Monitor catering standards to ensure high practice levels
• Assist in recruitment and selection of catering staff
• Audit kitchens to meet TCC and PSN standards
• Ensure all kitchen paperwork is complete and accurate
• Maintain professional relationships with nursery staff

We are proud to be certified as a Great Place To Work, reflecting our commitment to a positive work environment. Our mission is to deliver high-quality childcare and education, fostering children’s growth into happy, smart, and healthy individuals. Our dedicated teams are central to providing exceptional care and education.

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

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

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