Nursery Chef

Grandir UK Limited; Market Harborough; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Nursery Chef to lead the kitchen in providing nutritious meals for children. This role involves creating diverse menus, guiding catering staff, and ensuring the highest food safety standards. Join a supportive team that values employee wellbeing and offers a range of attractive benefits, including generous annual leave and remote GP appointments. If you have a flair for cooking and a commitment to child welfare, this opportunity is perfect for you to make a meaningful impact in a nurturing environment.

Benefits

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' Appreciation Day

Great Place To Work Certification

Qualifications

• Experience in a kitchen environment with a focus on children's nutrition.
• Ability to prepare and plan menus while ensuring food safety.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and oversee 6 monthly menus based on feedback.
• Monitor catering standards and assist in staff recruitment.

Skills

Culinary Skills

Menu Planning

Team Leadership

Food Safety Standards

Communication Skills

Education

Culinary Degree or Equivalent

Tools

Kitchen Equipment

Food Safety Management Software

Job description

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

Kiddi Caru Market Harborough, part of Grandir UK, is currently looking for a Nursery Chef to oversee the kitchen and provide our children with healthy, nutritious food.

0800-1430 (30 min Break)

Monday - Friday

Total = 30 Hours

Join us and enjoy a host of attractive benefits including:

• 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
• 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.