Bank Early Years Chef
Bank Early Years Chef
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Job Description
Role: Bank Early Years Chef
Salary: Starting from 14.74 per hour (dependent on qualification/s and experience)
Hours: Flexible working
Location: North London
We are looking for an Early Years Chef to support our nurseries across North London including Muswell Hill Finchley Whetstone Hendon New Southgate Hampstead and the surrounding areas.
Working as a Bank Chef within one of our nurseries you can blend the convenience of Bank / Locum / Agency work with the security and benefits of being an employee giving you the flexibility to work when you wish! Our busiest times of year are during the summer and school holidays so this would suit somebody who is available during these periods.
What we can offer you
Our benefits include but are not limited to;
- Above industry standard salary with annual salary reviews
- Smart Health access including 24/7 access to Virtual GP appointments fitness programmes and mental health support
- A wide variety of discounts across high street brands travel utilities and days out
- Development programme access for every stage of your career tailored to your individual journey with opportunities across our network of nurseries
- Employee Appreciation throughout the year including our annual Awards of Excellence galas
Why Bright Horizons
We are driven by our HEART values (Honesty Excellence Accountability Respect and Teamwork). If your values align youd be a great fit to join one of our 300 nurseries across the UK. Weve also been voted Great Place to Work every year since 2006 as well achieving Great Place for Wellbeing and Great Place for Women.
Did you know Bright Horizons Foundation for Children charity has been established since 2005 supporting the lives of thousands of children and families in crisis across almost 100 locations Each Bright Horizons colleague is entitled to a paid volunteer day every year!
What youll be doing
- Prepare cook and present ageappropriate food for all the children with minimum wastage
- Take responsibility to ensure all dietary requirements are catered for and clearly communicated to the teams
- Keep the kitchen a clean and safe environment adhering to internal and external requirements
- Have an active role in leading the cookery club sessions with the children
- Support with other nursery activities e.g. BBQs Fetes and staff meetings
- Ensure stock levels are suitably managed and recorded in line with company procedure
- Work in partnership with the nursery team and parents to encourage a healthy and nutritious diet
- Promote and ensure child welfare protection health and safety and safeguarding
- Work with colleagues to maintain a positive happy and safe environment
What were looking for
- Previous experience within a role which involves cooking in a domestic or commercial property
- Passion for nutrition and inspiring others in healthy eating
- Food Safety CIEH L2 or above (or equivalent) this must be passed on day 1 in post
- Sound knowledge of COSHH
- Ability to demonstrate a sound knowledge of managing different dietary requirements particularly food allergies
- Great communication skills with both colleagues children and parents
- Ability to work under pressure
Bright Horizons are committed to creating inclusive environments where everyone has a sense of belonging and has the opportunity to contribute and thrive in meaningful and impactful ways. 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.
We look forward to receiving your application!
If you experience any problems please we will be happy to help.
Employment Type
Part-Time
