Senior Nursery Chef

Internet Commerce Corporation; Leigh; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Integra Education is seeking a Senior Nursery Chef to oversee kitchen operations at a nursery in Leigh. The role involves planning menus, managing a team, and ensuring food safety standards are met. Ideal candidates will have a Level 2 Diploma in Professional Cookery and experience in catering for children, with benefits including childcare discounts and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Generous Childcare Costs Discount

Employee Assistance Program

Employee of the Term recognition

Company events

Holiday pay

In-house CPD and free online training

Fully funded recognised qualifications

Free uniform

Secure car parking

Company pension scheme

Qualifications

• City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or equivalent is essential.
• Understanding of environmental health food hygiene inspections.
• Previous experience in similar settings.

Responsibilities

• Plan seasonal menus and oversee kitchen operations.
• Train and manage the catering team.
• Ensure compliance with food safety regulations.

Skills

Food Safety

Budget Management

Team Management

Food Hygiene

Education

Level 2 Diploma in Professional Cookery

Food Safety Level 3

Job description

Exciting opportunity for a nursery chef!

Are you looking for the next step or currently hold a Level 2 Diploma in professional cookery (or equivalent)? Then this might be the role for you.

Integra Education is currently recruiting for a full-time Senior Nursery Chef for our client based in Leigh.

This role is 35 hours per week (8:30 am to 4:30 pm), Monday to Friday, with one hour for lunch.

What the role entails:

• Plan seasonal menus and oversee kitchen operations, equipment, food, and service preparation.
• Liaise with the Nursery Manager to ensure high standards of service that meet the needs of children.
• Monitor and review the quality of food and service, ensuring good quality products and timely, within-budget service.
• Train, develop, manage, and motivate the catering team to ensure efficiency.
• Organise and supervise the nursery kitchen in accordance with statutory regulations, including Safer Food, Better Business Guidance.
• Visit sister nursery settings in Leigh and Wigan monthly to ensure standardisation of hygiene, stock control, paperwork, and quality.
• Develop and oversee allergy control processes, including documentation to prevent cross-contamination.
• Support wider catering teams within the charity to ensure smooth, high-quality service for families and children.

The ideal candidate will have:

• City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or Level 2 Diploma in Professional Cookery (or equivalent) is essential.
• Food Safety Level 3 is desirable.
• Understanding and experience of environmental health food hygiene inspections.
• Knowledge of Safer Food, Better Business Guidance.
• Ability to manage budgets and costs.
• Previous experience in similar settings, with understanding of catering for small children.

Benefits include:

• Generous Childcare Costs Discount up to 50%, role-dependent.
• Free access to our Employee Assistance Program and Wellbeing Portal, with 24/7 telephone support.
• Employee of the Term recognition.
• Company events.
• Holiday pay.
• Full induction.
• In-house CPD and free online training.
• Fully funded recognised qualifications through our Apprenticeship Program.
• Free uniform.
• Long service awards.
• Secure car parking.
• Monthly staff treats.
• Company pension scheme.
• Free statutory training updates.

If you're interested or require further information, please contact our office!

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