Nursery Chef: Nutritious Meals & Kids' Baking

Childcare East Midlands LLP.; Bingham; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 68,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

30% off childcare at Cherubs Nurseries

Long-service awards for 5+ years'

Annual "Me Day" after 1 year’s service

Electric Car Scheme (for thoseEligible

Free healthy lunch, made by our Nursey

Job summary

Cherubs Nurseries in Bingham is seeking a part-time Nursery Chef to prepare and cook healthy meals for children, following approved menus and curriculums. You’ll actively participate in cooking activities with children and support nursery events such as Parent's Evening and Summer Fair.

The role emphasizes hygiene, stock management, and adherence to health and safety standards, with opportunities to develop within a family-run group that values internal progression.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook healthy and nutritious meals and snacks, from approved Cherubs Nurseries menus.
• Take an active role championing cooking and baking across all areas of the nursery, this could include baking with children and preparing additional food for nursery events including Parent's Evening and Summer Fair.
• Remove kitchen waste regularly (appropriately and hygienically) disposing of in the correct bins.
• Complete the weekly ordering of food and contact Head Office for payment to be made.
• Maintain a high standard of hygiene, cleanliness and organisation in the kitchen.
• Maintain adequate stock levels of food, ensuring there is enough for the week’s cooking but not too much that food goes bad.
• Ensure good stock rotation in cupboards, fridges and freezers.
• Be aware of health and safety legislation which is relevant to the nursery kitchen.
• Ensure the Nursery Kitchen Operations Pack is followed and kept up to date at all times.
• Keep accurate records of fridge and freezer temperatures.

Job description

Cherubs Nurseries in Bingham is seeking a part-time Nursery Chef to prepare and cook healthy meals for children, following approved menus and curriculums. You’ll actively participate in cooking activities with children and support nursery events such as Parent's Evening and Summer Fair.

The role emphasizes hygiene, stock management, and adherence to health and safety standards, with opportunities to develop within a family-run group that values internal progression.