Nursery Chef

Grandir UK; Sandhurst; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable childcare organization in Sandhurst is seeking a Nursery Chef to oversee kitchen operations and provide nutritious meals for children. You will prepare monthly menus, monitor catering standards, and support the nursery team. Experience in catering and strong communication skills are essential. Enjoy attractive benefits, including bonuses and generous leave, in a supportive working environment.

Benefits

Cash bonus for referrals

Generous childcare discounts

31 days annual leave

Wellbeing Day off

Employee benefits portal

24/7 remote GP appointments

Cash back on medical procedures

Recognition for hard work

Qualifications

• Experience in menu preparation and catering standards.
• Ability to support and guide kitchen staff.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly menus with feedback from staff.
• Monitor and maintain high catering standards.
• Support recruitment and selection of catering staff.
• Audit kitchen compliance in a timely manner.
• Ensure all kitchen paperwork is accurate and up to date.

Skills

Menu preparation

Catering standards monitoring

Team guidance

Professional relationship building

Job description

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

Our College Town Nursery in Sandhurst, part of Grandir UK, is currently looking for a Nursery Chef to oversee the kitchen and provide our children with healthy, nutritious food for our children.

Join us and enjoy the following 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, 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

We are delighted to announce our official certification as a Great Place To Work , reflecting our commitment to creating a positive and thriving environment for our employees. This accreditation aligns with our overarching mission to deliver high-quality childcare and education, fostering the growth of children into happy, smart, and healthy individuals. Placing children and families at the core of our efforts, we acknowledge that our dedicated teams play a pivotal role in delivering exceptional education and care.

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.

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