Nursery Chef

An opportunity has arisen for a Nursery Chef to join a well-established childcare nursery offering excellent benefits. This full-time role offers a competitive salary of £28,000 working 40 hours per week.

As a Nursery Chef, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality meals and maintaining the highest standards of safety and hygiene in the nursery kitchen.

You will be responsible for:

• Preparing and following set menus to ensure balanced and nutritious meals for the children
• Maintaining accurate records related to food preparation, following company policies
• Ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations in the kitchen and food storage areas
• Purchasing supplies from approved vendors and managing catering budgets effectively
• Addressing and resolving any issues with suppliers, reporting to management if necessary
• Preparing meals for children with specific dietary requirements

What we are looking for:

• Previously worked in a similar role such as Chef, Nursery Chef or School Chef etc.
• Proven experience in catering, ideally in childcare or educational setting
• Knowledge of health and safety standards, including food hygiene practices
• Ability to manage kitchen operations efficiently, including purchasing and budgeting
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to follow detailed procedures

What’s on offer:

• Competitive salary (£28,000)
• Additional leave
• Company pension scheme
• Company events

This is a great opportunity for a Chef to be part of a dedicated team, making a real difference in children’s early years development.

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