Nursery Kitchen Lead: Fresh & Nutritious Meals

Bright Horizons Family Solutions, LLC.; Gaydon; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount 50%

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave + bank holidays +

Pension

Wellbeing benefits (24/7 virtual GP)

Early wage access

Professional development access

Job summary

Bright Horizons Woodland Day Nursery is seeking an Early Years Chef to lead the kitchen and prepare fresh meals for children aged 3 months to 5 years in a warm, supportive setting in Gaydon, Warwickshire.

You will manage dietary requirements, promote healthy eating and lead cookery activities, working closely with staff and families. The role is 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with a focus on safety and nutrition.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within a cooking role, in a domestic or commercial property.
• Passion for nutrition, and inspiring others in healthy eating.
• Ability to demonstrate a sound knowledge of managing different dietary requirements, particularly food allergies.
• Food Safety CIEH L2 or above (or equivalent) – this must be passed on day 1 in post
• Sound knowledge of COSHH
• Great communication skills, with colleagues, children, and parents
• Ability to work under pressure

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and present age-appropriate meals for all children in the nursery with minimum wastage.
• Lead cookery club sessions with the children.
• Support nursery activities such as BBQs, Fetes, and staff meetings.
• Ensure dietary requirements are clearly communicated to teams and parents.

Skills

Nutrition passion

Dietary requirements management

Communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Food safety knowledge

Education

Food Safety CIEH L2 or above

Job description

Bright Horizons Woodland Day Nursery is seeking an Early Years Chef to lead the kitchen and prepare fresh meals for children aged 3 months to 5 years in a warm, supportive setting in Gaydon, Warwickshire.

You will manage dietary requirements, promote healthy eating and lead cookery activities, working closely with staff and families. The role is 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with a focus on safety and nutrition.