Nursery Chef – Lead Kid-Friendly Menus & Kitchen Team

Grandir UK; Beaconsfield; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Welcome bonus

Pension scheme

Flexible working

Childcare discount

Life assurance

Job summary

First Place Nurseries in Beaconsfield, part of Grandir UK, is seeking a caring and enthusiastic Nursery Chef to join our team. You will play a key role in cooking up a storm for our children every day with a range of different meals and snacks.

Join a supportive, child-focused nursery offering flexible working and genuine career progression, with a £1000 welcome bonus and comprehensive benefits. You will work with a passionate team and contribute to high standards of catering for EYFS meals.

Qualifications

• Experience in professional kitchen or nursery catering is preferred.
• Ability to assist in menu development and meal planning.
• Ability to supervise catering staff and ensure high hygiene standards.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Food preparation

Menu development

Staff supervision

Hygiene standards

Job description

First Place Nurseries in Beaconsfield, part of Grandir UK, is seeking a caring and enthusiastic Nursery Chef to join our team. You will play a key role in cooking up a storm for our children every day with a range of different meals and snacks.

Join a supportive, child-focused nursery offering flexible working and genuine career progression, with a £1000 welcome bonus and comprehensive benefits. You will work with a passionate team and contribute to high standards of catering for EYFS meals.