Nursery Chef - Field Based

Grandir UK Limited; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A childcare organization in Greater London is seeking a Cover Nursery Chef to oversee kitchen operations across nurseries. The ideal candidate will prepare monthly menus aimed at providing healthy and nutritious meals for children. Responsibilities include supporting catering staff, ensuring high food safety standards, and assisting with recruitment. This role offers competitive benefits and a commitment to a positive work environment, reflecting their recent certification as a Great Place To Work.

Benefits

Cash bonus for referrals

31 days annual leave

Wellbeing day

Discounts at online stores

24/7 remote GP appointments

Cash back on medical procedures

Recognition for hard work

Great Place To Work certification

Qualifications

• Experience in catering or cooking in a professional kitchen.
• Ability to work collaboratively with staff.
• Understanding of food safety and hygiene regulations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare 6 monthly menus and gain feedback.
• Support and guide catering staff and Nursery Manager.
• Monitor catering standards and maintain high levels of practice.
• Assist in recruitment of catering staff.
• Audit kitchens to ensure compliance.
• Check kitchen paperwork for accuracy.

Skills

Cooking skills

Menu planning

Team management

Communication

Attention to detail

Job description

If you likecooking up a stormyou are the person we are looking for...

Our Dicky Birds Nurseries, are looking for a Cover Nursery Chef, to work between our London nurseries, to oversee the kitchen and provide our children with healthy, nutritious food for our children.

Join us and enjoy a host of attractive benefits including:

• Recommend friends and family to work for us and be rewarded with a cash bonus
• Total 31 days annual leave inc bank hol(FTE)- Includes an extra 3 days annual leave over the Christmas period
• ‘Wellbeing Day’ – an extra day off just for you
• Access to an employee benefits portal, which includes discounts at 100’s of online high street stores, turning points into cash
• 24/7 remote GP appointments
• Claim cash back on medical procedures such as dental care and physiotherapy
• 'May I say thank you' for the month of May to appreciate the hard work and dedication of staff teams
• Working for a business that has received 'Great Place To Work' certification, putting people at the core of what we do

What will you be doing:

• Prepare 6 monthly menus gaining feedback from catering staff, Managers and Regional Manager’s to produce final product
• Support and guide catering staff and Nursery Manager
• Monitor catering standards to maintain the highest levels of practice
• Assist and support the Nursery Manager in the recruitment and selection of catering staff
• Audit kitchens in a timely fashion, ensuring they meet TCC and PSN
• Check that all kitchen paperwork is fully complete, accurate and up to date
• Establish and maintain professional working relationships with Nursery staff

We are delighted to announce our official certification as a Great Place To Work, reflecting our commitment to creating a positive and thriving environment for our employees. This accreditation aligns with our overarching mission to deliver high-quality childcare and education, fostering the growth of children into happy, smart, and healthy individuals. Placing children and families at the core of our efforts, we acknowledge that our dedicated teams play a pivotal role in delivering exceptional education and care.

Grandir UK is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and an enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.

We are an equal opportunity employer and select staff on merit, irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage & civil partnership, race, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief.