Nursery Chef

Toad Hall Nursery Group; Walton-on-Thames; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday day off or Christmas shopping

Company Bonus Scheme

Long service awards at 5, 10, 15, 20 &

Annual Christmas party

Holiday purchase

50% staff discount on childcare places

PerkPal discounts

Job summary

Toad Hall Nursery Group seeks a kitchen assistant to serve meals and snacks to children in our Walton-on-Thames nursery. You will maintain top hygiene standards and assist with ordering within budget, while engaging with children through cookery activities.

The role requires a Level 3 Food Hygiene qualification and kitchen experience, with a focus on safe, nutritious meals and timely service throughout the day.

Qualifications

• A Level 3 qualification in basic food hygiene (essential).
• Experience in a kitchen with emphasis on hygiene, cleanliness and dietary requirements.
• Organised and able to follow health and safety procedures.
• Good budgeting, time management and ability to coordinate meals.

Responsibilities

• Serve meals and snacks to children and maintain a friendly kitchen atmosphere.
• Keep high hygiene and cleanliness standards in line with procedures.
• Order food supplies within an agreed budget.
• Lead cookery activities and work with children on tasty, nutritious meals.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Hygiene standards

Budgeting

Time management

Team player

Education

Level 3 Food Hygiene

Job description

You'll be responsible for serving meals and snacks to all the children in our Nursery. Working in a kitchen that's rated 5

Responsibilities

• for hygiene, you'll maintain our high standards of hygiene and cleanliness, complying with all the necessary food preparation and storage procedures to keep a clean and well-functioning kitchen. In addition to cooking and serving meals you'll be in charge of ordering food supplies within an agreed budget. You'll also have the opportunity to work with the children, taking the lead in cookery based activities.

Benefits and Opportunities

• Birthday day off or Christmas shopping day
• Company Bonus Scheme
• Long service awards at 5, 10, 15, 20 and 25 years' service!
• Annual Christmas party for all Toad Hall Staff
• Opportunity to purchase additional Holiday
• 50% staff discount on childcare places
• Discount and savings at over 1,500 retailers through PerkPal

Qualifications & Requirements

• With a good hygiene qualification and previous experience of working in a kitchen, your passion for food and nutrition will be evident. You'll have a good understanding of the importance of hygiene, cleanliness and dietary requirements, and you'll be an organised person who follows health and safety procedures. With excellent time management and budgeting skills, you'll be capable of co-ordinating and serving a wide range of healthy, nutritious meals and snacks at set times each day.
• Proven experience of working in a kitchen
• A level 3 qualification in basic food hygiene (essential)
• Hardworking and organised team player
• Experience of managing allergies and intolerances
• A satisfactory DBS check #INDMP
• An enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status. We take safeguarding seriously and follow safe recruitment procedures.