Nursery Chef

Complete Childcare Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A nursery organization in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Nursery Chef to prepare nutritious meals for children, maintain hygiene standards, and ensure dietary needs are met. The ideal candidate will have experience in child meal preparation and a strong understanding of health and safety regulations. This role includes a competitive salary and benefits such as paid lunch breaks and training opportunities.

Benefits

Paid lunch break

Childcare discount

Virtual GP Service

Career growth opportunities

Annual leave plus bank holidays

Company events

Qualifications

• Experience in preparing meals for children under five.
• Understanding of hygiene and food safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare fresh, nutritious meals for children in the nursery.
• Maintain high hygiene standards and follow health protocols.
• Support stock management and monitor food supplies.

Skills

Nutritional meal preparation

Hygiene standards

Special dietary needs awareness

Health and Safety compliance

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Nursery Chef to join our warm and welcoming team.

Why Join Us?

• 45 minute PAID lunch break
• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications
• Fantastic childcare discount supporting working parents
• Eligible for a Blue Light card
• EAP - Virtual GP Service available
• Career growth with ongoing training and development opportunities at one of our settings
• 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Company events – Summer and Christmas parties

Your main role and responsibilities will be to:

• Provide fresh, nutritious and well-presented meals, including snacks, suitable for children and babies, under the age of five, according to the current nursery menus
• Always maintain a high standard of hygiene and to follow infection / cross contamination control procedures
• Have awareness of Special Dietary Needs ‑ referring to food allergies, food intolerances, cultural needs, vegetarian requirements etc
• Be aware of and carry out duties in connection with Health and Safety at work (e.g. Risk Assessments, COSHH, RIDDOR etc) and to update daily records
• Ensure stocks in the dry store are rotated daily and stock is monitored and maintained through the weekly shopping order
• At times you may be required to support other settings and transportation of the meals

Complete Childcare is committed to providing the best possible care to its children and safeguarding and promoting welfare of young children. All applicants will be required to complete an application form, and any offers of employment are conditional on the receipt of 2 satisfactory references, a satisfactory right to work check and an enhanced DBS check.

Complete Childcare is fully committed to providing equal opportunities for all employees, workers and job applicants. The Company aims to create a culture that encourages and values diversity and that appoints, rewards and promotes staff based on merit.