Nursery Chef

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in childcare is seeking a passionate Nursery Chef to lead the kitchen at a vibrant nursery. This role involves preparing nutritious meals, managing kitchen staff, and ensuring high catering standards are met. With flexible working hours and a range of attractive benefits, including generous annual leave and wellbeing days, this position offers an excellent opportunity to make a positive impact on children's health and wellbeing. Join a team that values dedication and hard work, and enjoy a rewarding career in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Flexible Working Hours

Cash Bonus for Referrals

Discount on Childcare

31 Days Annual Leave

Wellbeing Day

Employee Benefits Portal

24/7 Remote GP Appointments

Cash Back on Medical Procedures

'Thank You' Recognition

Great Place To Work Certification

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a kitchen environment, ideally in childcare or education settings.
• Ability to create and manage menus that cater to children's nutritional needs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly menus and ensure they meet nutritional standards.
• Monitor kitchen practices and support staff in food preparation.
• Maintain professional relationships with nursery staff and management.

Skills

Culinary Skills

Menu Planning

Team Leadership

Food Safety Standards

Communication Skills

Education

Culinary Degree or Equivalent Experience

Job description

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

A Chef for our Dicky Birds Nursery in Queens Road, Wimbledon 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 a host of attractive benefits including:

• Flexible working with the option to work:
  • 40 hours across 5 days
  • 40 hours across 4 days
  • 30 hours over 3 days
  • Split shifts or Part Time... we have it all!
• 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 100’s 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.

What will you be doing:

• Prepare 6 monthly menus gaining feedback from catering staff, Managers and Regional Manager’s 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

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

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