Regional Early Years Chef

Bright Horizons; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount 50%

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave + BH + Christmas

Job summary

Bright Horizons Chingford Day Nursery & Preschool in London is seeking a Regional Early Years Chef to prepare, cook and present age-appropriate meals for all children at the Chingford nursery, with travel across the division to cover sickness and annual leave.

The role requires leading cookery club sessions, ensuring dietary requirements are catered for, and working with staff and parents to promote a healthy, nutritious diet; a UK driving licence is essential and an enhanced DBS check will be

Qualifications

• Previous experience within a cooking role, domestic or commercial
• Passion for nutrition and healthy eating promotion
• Ability to manage dietary requirements, including allergies
• Food Safety L2 or above must be passed on day 1 in post
• Sound COSHH knowledge
• Great communication with colleagues, children and parents
• Ability to work under pressure

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and present age-appropriate meals for children
• Lead cookery club sessions with children
• Support nursery activities and events (BBQs, fetes, staff meetings)
• Ensure dietary requirements are communicated to teams and parents

Skills

Cooking for children

Nutrition advocacy

Dietary requirements

Communication

Pressure management

Education

Food Safety L2 or above

COSHH knowledge

Job description

Nursery – Bright Horizons Chingford Day Nursery & Preschool, 76 Station Road, Chingford, London, E4 7BA

Salary – £35,000 per annum (dependent on qualification/s and experience)
Hours - Full time, 40 hours, Monday - Friday

Location – Chingford and surrounding areas

Are you looking to work for an organisation whose culture is driven by our HEART principles – Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork? Where you can be yourself, feel supported, and help to make a difference to the next generation? Somewhere you can say: “I did that.”

We’re looking for a Regional Early Years Chef to join our London and East division. The role will be predominantly based at our Chingford Nursery, with travel required across the division to cover sickness and annual leave. For this role, a UK driving license is essential.

Our Benefits

• £35,000 per annum

• Childcare discount of 50% for first child

• Enhanced parental leave

• 20 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and paid Christmas closure. Ability to also purchase additional leave*

• Pension

• Financial and wellbeing benefits including 24/7 virtual GP appointments, early access to wages, and more

• Professional development programme access for every stage of your career, including access to a careers coach

*Subject to T&Cs*

The Role

As an Early Years Chef you will prepare, cook, and present age-appropriate food for all the children in the nursery, with minimum wastage. You will ensure all dietary requirements are catered for and clearly communicated to teams, and work in partnership with the team and parents to encourage a healthy and nutritious diet. You will also have an active role in leading cookery club sessions with the children, and support with other nursery activities, such as BBQs, Fetes, and staff meetings.

What we’re looking for

• 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

Bright Horizons is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This post is subject to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, which will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

We are an inclusive employer and welcome people from all ages and backgrounds to apply. We will consider reasonable adjustments required by applicants. Please note, due to our sector all roles are subject to an Enhanced DBS.