Nursery Chef

Job Description

Nursery Chef

26700 per annum

40 hours per week no weekends

Housed in a charming building with bright spacious rooms a wonderful garden and regular forest school sessions our clients Good Ofsted-rated nursery is a warm welcoming setting where children thrive and the team genuinely cares. Mealtimes here are taken seriously and they are now looking for an experienced and passionate Nursery Chef to take full ownership of the kitchen and ensure every child receives fresh nutritious and delicious meals every single day.

What Our Client Is Looking For

• Previous experience as a chef within a nursery or similar early years setting -essential
• Strong knowledge of allergen management dietary requirements and nutrition for young children
• Food hygiene qualification - Level 2 minimum Level 3 preferred
• Organised reliable and comfortable taking ownership of the kitchen independently
• A warm positive approach that fits naturally into a nursery environment
• Genuine care for the health and wellbeing of the children you cook for

Whats on Offer

• 26700 per annum
• Heavily discounted childcare
• Annual leave increasing with service
• Additional day off for your birthday
• Staff incentives
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Training & development opportunities
• Team events
• Ofsted Good rated charming setting with forest school & wonderful garden

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing and serving fresh balanced and age-appropriate meals in line with the nurserys nutritional guidance for under-fives
• Ensuring all meals are prepared in full accordance with each childs documented allergy and dietary requirements
• Implementing rigorous processes to prevent cross-contamination including clearly labelled separate utensils and preparation areas
• Maintaining a safe clean and hygienic kitchen at all times meeting all food hygiene and Health & Safety standards
• Managing stock levels ordering and supplier relationships to keep the kitchen running smoothly
• Maintaining accurate records relating to food preparation cleaning schedules and equipment maintenance
• Working collaboratively with the nursery team contributing to the warm and caring ethos of the setting

How to Apply

If you have nursery chef experience and a strong understanding of allergen management and childrens nutrition wed love to hear from you. Please apply with your up-to-date CV and a member of our team will be in touch.

All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check satisfactory references and right-to-work verification.

Reference: WILL234716/DB