Nursery Chef - Permanent

Edinburgh college; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading college in Edinburgh is seeking a skilled Nursery Chef to oversee food management and ensure high standards of hygiene and safety. The ideal candidate will have relevant qualifications and experience, including an SCQF Level 5 in professional cookery, and will play a key role in managing the nursery's catering needs. A commitment to teamwork and a passion for child nutrition are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year’s experience in a catering environment.
• Proven track record in managing catering processes.
• Knowledge of HACCP procedures.

Responsibilities

• Manage the nursery food budget and ensure compliance with hygiene standards.
• Lead on nursery catering health and safety requirements.
• Complete monthly stocktaking and manage food production.

Skills

Teamwork

Catering management

Food hygiene

Health and safety compliance

Education

SCQF Level 5 in professional cookery

REHIS Elementary Food Hygiene Certificate

Allergen Awareness Training

Job description

Edinburgh College is seeking to recruit a suitably qualified person to take up the role of Nursery chef.

We are looking for an individual with a proven track record of working as part of a team within a childcare setting. The applicant should have a minimum of one year’s experience of working in a complex and dynamic catering environment.

Among other tasks, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

• Manage the nursery food budget.
• Full management of the HACCP policy.
• Ensure the production of food items for the nursery.
• Make sure that all stores, drinks and food are requisitioned to meet business needs.
• Cleaning schedules are adhered to on a daily basis.
• Ensure that all nursery catering planning and activities are entirely consistent with policy directives
• Lead on nursery catering health and safety requirements
• Completing monthly stocktaking
• Ensure that all food hygiene, health and safety and COSHH procedures are maintained
• Service delivery is consistently achieved in line with agreed nursery requirements and catering standards

The position is based in the kitchen at Waterfront nursery at Edinburgh college Granton. Applicants should hold:

• SCQF Level 5 in professional cookery or have relevant skills and experience in a complex catering environment
• REHIS Elementary Food Hygiene Certificate
• Allergen Awareness Training

We operate a guaranteed interview scheme and open this to BME groups, people living with a disability, the care experienced and Armed forces veterans - if you meet the essential criteria, you will automatically be selected for an interview.

Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for further details.