Nursery Chef: Nutritious, Safe Meals for Children

Randstad Education; Horley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A childcare service provider in Horley is looking for a hands-on Nursery Chef to prepare and deliver fresh, nutritious meals for multiple nursery sites from a central kitchen. The ideal candidate will have experience as a Cook/Chef, ideally catering for children, and possess a valid Food Hygiene/Safety Certificate. Responsibilities include planning and preparing seasonal menus, managing dietary needs, and maintaining high food hygiene standards. This is an excellent opportunity for those passionate about healthy food for young children.

Qualifications

• Experience managing dietary needs, allergies, and intolerances.
• Passion for creating healthy meals for children.
• Ability to efficiently manage stock and budget.

Responsibilities

• Prepare nutritious, seasonal menus for children.
• Ensure high standards of food hygiene and kitchen cleanliness.
• Order ingredients and manage kitchen stock.

Skills

Experience as a Cook/Chef catering for children

Understanding of children's nutrition

Organisational skills

Food Hygiene Certification

Job description

A childcare service provider in Horley is looking for a hands-on Nursery Chef to prepare and deliver fresh, nutritious meals for multiple nursery sites from a central kitchen. The ideal candidate will have experience as a Cook/Chef, ideally catering for children, and possess a valid Food Hygiene/Safety Certificate. Responsibilities include planning and preparing seasonal menus, managing dietary needs, and maintaining high food hygiene standards. This is an excellent opportunity for those passionate about healthy food for young children.