Traveling Early Years Chef — Multi-Site Nursery Support

Bright Horizons Family Solutions Limited; Farnham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave + holidays + Xmas

Pension

Wellbeing benefits including virtualGP

Career development and coaching

Job summary

Bright Horizons Farnham Day Nursery and Preschool is looking for an Early Years Field Chef to provide cover across nurseries in the Farnham region. You will travel to sites to ensure consistent, healthy meals for children.

You will prepare, cook and present age-appropriate meals, cater to dietary needs, maintain records, keep a clean kitchen, and support nursery teams with food ordering. A nurturing environment and supportive culture await.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within a commercial catering role.
• 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
• Ability and willingness to work across multiple sites, with access to own transport, and clean driving license

Responsibilities

• Travel to nurseries within a region to cover absences.
• Prepare, cook and present age-appropriate meals with minimum wastage.
• Ensure dietary requirements are catered and communicated to teams.
• Keep kitchen records, maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Support nursery management with food ordering.

Skills

Catering experience

Nutrition knowledge

Dietary requirements knowledge

Food safety

COSHH

Communication

Multi-site work

Education

Food Safety Level 2 (CIEH)

Job description

Bright Horizons Farnham Day Nursery and Preschool is looking for an Early Years Field Chef to provide cover across nurseries in the Farnham region. You will travel to sites to ensure consistent, healthy meals for children.

You will prepare, cook and present age-appropriate meals, cater to dietary needs, maintain records, keep a clean kitchen, and support nursery teams with food ordering. A nurturing environment and supportive culture await.