Nursery Chef

Next Generation Day Nursery (Ashton); Tameside; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local nursery in Tameside is looking for a talented Chef to create exceptional dishes for children's meals. Responsibilities include overseeing kitchen operations, preparing high-quality meals, and ensuring food safety standards. This role offers flexibility with full-time and part-time options and provides training for those without extensive experience. Join us to make culinary experiences memorable for our children.

Benefits

Childcare

Company pension

Discounted or free food

Employee discount

Health & wellbeing programme

On-site parking

Qualifications

• Strong culinary skills with a focus on food preparation and cooking techniques.
• Knowledge of food safety standards and best practices in the kitchen.
• Experience preferred but not essential as training is provided.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily operations of the kitchen, ensuring efficient food production.
• Prepare and cook high-quality meals according to recipes and standards.
• Ensure compliance with food safety regulations and maintain a clean kitchen.

Skills

Culinary skills

Food safety knowledge

Time management

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking a talented and passionate Chef for our nursery.

The ideal candidate will possess a background in and similar role, with the ability to work on own initiative and have good time management.

As a Chef, you will be responsible for creating exceptional dishes from the department for education meal plan, while ensuring the highest standards of food safety and quality.

Responsibilities

Oversee the daily operations of the kitchen, ensuring efficient food production and service Prepare and cook high-quality meals according to established recipes and standards Manage inventory levels, including ordering and maintaining supplies as needed Ensure compliance with food safety regulations and maintain a clean, organised kitchen environment Collaborate with other staff to ensure seamless service delivery

Experience

Experience preferred but not essential as training is provided in house Strong culinary skills with a focus on food preparation and cooking techniques Knowledge of food safety standards and best practices in the kitchen
If you are an enthusiastic Chef with high standards of cleanliness and organisation, we encourage you to apply. Join us in creating memorable culinary experiences for our children!

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Temp to perm

Pay: 12.21-13.00 per hour

Expected hours: 25 per week

Benefits:

Childcare Company events Company pension Discounted or free food Employee discount Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking
Schedule:

Day shift No weekends
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 01/09/2025
Reference ID: Nursery chef