Nursery Chef: Nutritious Meals & Safe Mealtimes

Kindred Nurseries; London Colney; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Kindred Nurseries is seeking a Nursery Chef to prepare nutritious meals in line with Kindred menus and Safer Food Better Business guidance, ensuring dietary needs are catered for safely and a high standard of hygiene is maintained. You will keep accurate kitchen records, serve meals, and support laundry duties when needed.

You will work within health and safety policies and build warm relationships with children and families.

Qualifications

• Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate is essential.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Friendly, positive approach when working with children, families and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook nutritious meals in line with Kindred menus and Safer Food Better Business guidance.
• Ensure dietary requirements and allergies are catered for safely.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised kitchen, following food hygiene and health & safety standards.
• Complete daily cleaning schedules and maintain accurate kitchen records.
• Serve meals in line with nursery routines.
• Manage laundry duties where required.
• Monitor food, kitchen and cleaning supplies, reporting or ordering replacements as needed.
• Follow Kindred’s Health & Safety policies, procedures and safeguarding requirements at all times.
• Create positive, homely mealtime experiences for children.
• Build positive relationships with children, families and colleagues.
• Participate in staff meetings, training and nursery events.

Skills

Strong written and verbal comm

Excellent organisational skills

Friendly, positive approach

Good understanding of health & safety

Education

Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Kindred Nurseries is seeking a Nursery Chef to prepare nutritious meals in line with Kindred menus and Safer Food Better Business guidance, ensuring dietary needs are catered for safely and a high standard of hygiene is maintained. You will keep accurate kitchen records, serve meals, and support laundry duties when needed.

You will work within health and safety policies and build warm relationships with children and families.