Nursery Kitchen Chef: Nutritious Meals for Kids (Free Lunch)

Busy Bees Nurseries Ltd; East Hagbourne; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK nursery group is seeking a passionate Chef to join their kitchen team in East Hagbourne. In this role, you will prepare healthy meals that cater to children's dietary needs while ensuring food safety and hygiene compliance. This opportunity is ideal for individuals with a food hygiene certification and experience in a catering environment. The nursery offers a supportive atmosphere with competitive benefits such as a salary, professional development, and employee wellbeing resources.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Ongoing professional development and career progression

Up to 28 days holiday per year

Your birthday off

25% childcare discount

Enhanced family leave and return to work bonus

Menopause support through Peppy

Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounted Private Medical Insurance (PMI)

Qualifications

• Food Hygiene Certificate (Level 2 or above) is required.
• Previous experience in a catering environment or kitchen operations is necessary.
• Ability to understand and cater to the unique needs of each child.

Responsibilities

• Prepare healthy, nutritious meals that meet dietary needs.
• Oversee kitchen operations ensuring food safety and hygiene compliance.
• Manage kitchen staff and collaborate with regulatory bodies during inspections.
• Maintain kitchen inventory and efficiently manage purchasing.

Skills

Empathy and understanding – each child is unique

Experience in catering or kitchen operations

Food Hygiene Certificate (Level 2 or above)

Job description

A leading UK nursery group is seeking a passionate Chef to join their kitchen team in East Hagbourne. In this role, you will prepare healthy meals that cater to children's dietary needs while ensuring food safety and hygiene compliance. This opportunity is ideal for individuals with a food hygiene certification and experience in a catering environment. The nursery offers a supportive atmosphere with competitive benefits such as a salary, professional development, and employee wellbeing resources.