Nursery Chef

Little Elms Daycare; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run daycare nursery in Greater London seeks a Nursery Chef dedicated to promoting healthy eating among children. The role involves preparing meals, maintaining kitchen cleanliness, and ensuring compliance with food safety standards. Candidates should have a passion for cooking and a Level 3 Qualification in Food Safety. Join a supportive team committed to providing high-quality care in a nurturing environment for children aged 3 months to 5 years.

Benefits

Free lunch each day

Fantastic transport links

Free uniform provided

Qualifications

• Must be passionate about cooking and encouraging healthy eating.
• Will need to undergo an Enhanced DBS Certificate check.
• Must be willing to undertake online safeguarding training.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook company menu while adhering to food safety regulations.
• Ensure high standards of cleanliness in the kitchen.
• Handle allergens and manage food safety inspections.
• Report to management regarding kitchen operations.

Skills

Passion for cooking

Understanding of environmental health standards

Ability to use initiative

Experience managing a kitchen

Knowledge of food safety standards

Health and safety awareness in childcare

Education

Level 3 Qualification in Food Safety

Job description

Description

Job description

Little Elms is a family run business where people really matter, feel valued and have a voice. Whilst all of our nurseries provide exceptional levels of quality care and education, they are all completely unique!

You will be joining our fantastic team of professionals and will receive the support from our fantastic Head Chef.

Benefits on offer include :

• Free lunch prepared each day you work
• Fantastic Transport Links
• Free uniform is provided

The ideal candidate must have :

• Has a passion for cooking!
• Has some understanding of environmental health standards
• Shares our passion for encouraging children to eat healthily
• Ability to use initiative
• Has a Level 3 Qualification in Food Safety (or is willing to work towards)
• This position is subject to an Enhanced DBS Certificate and employment references
• Little Elms Daycare Nurseries are an Equal Opportunities Employer

Little Elms Daycare Nurseries is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

The successful applicant will be required to undertake online safeguarding training and all positions are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

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Key Responsibilities

• The role of the Nursery Chef is to prepare and cook the Company Menu in line with company policy whilst maintaining excellent standards of cleanliness and compliance with the Food Standards Agency.
• To achieve 5
• Environmental Health Inspections.
• Dealing with allergens
• Reporting to management

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Demonstrable experience of managing a kitchen, ideally within a nursery or school environment who caters for children
• A working knowledge of health and safety within a childcare environment, how to risk assess and take action to reduce potential for accidents / injury
• A detailed understanding of the Safer Food, Better Business procedures and standards.

Little Elms is an established nursery that aims to provide the highest standards of care for children aged between 3 months and 5 years.

A family-run business, we believe that a fun and a caring environment is crucial to happy and healthy development.

Our nurseries offer state-of-the-art facilities, combining bright and spacious rooms indoors with fabulous outdoor areas. Our experienced and motivated team provides a stimulating yet safe environment for creative play. Little Elms takes pride in being a friendly setting in which each child’s physical, emotional and developmental needs are met. Every child is special and is encouraged to achieve his or her full potential in the precious pre‑school years.

Established in 2009, we have 11 nurseries across South London.