Nursery Kitchen Lead — Nutritious Meals & Safe Prep

Partou UK Limited; Luton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare organization in the UK is seeking an enthusiastic chef to join their team at Prospect House Day Nursery. This role involves preparing delicious, nutritionally balanced meals for children with attention to dietary needs. Responsibilities include managing the nursery kitchen, maintaining cleanliness, and ensuring compliance with health and safety guidelines. The position offers a competitive salary of £12.77 per hour, career progression opportunities, and several employee benefits including a pension scheme and childcare discounts.

Benefits

Genuine opportunities for career progression

Access to professional training

Pension scheme

60% childcare discount

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

Rewards and recognition

Refer a friend Bonus Scheme

Birthday off

Health & wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Experience in managing kitchen operations efficiently.
• Ability to prepare nutritionally balanced meals for children.
• Strong understanding of dietary needs and allergies.

Responsibilities

• Manage the nursery kitchen effectively.
• Monitor food supplies and order as needed.
• Ensure cleanliness and hygiene standards are maintained.
• Adhere to health and safety guidelines during food preparation.

Skills

Culinary skills

Health and safety compliance

Time management

Education

Level 1 qualification in cooking or related field

Job description

A leading childcare organization in the UK is seeking an enthusiastic chef to join their team at Prospect House Day Nursery. This role involves preparing delicious, nutritionally balanced meals for children with attention to dietary needs. Responsibilities include managing the nursery kitchen, maintaining cleanliness, and ensuring compliance with health and safety guidelines. The position offers a competitive salary of £12.77 per hour, career progression opportunities, and several employee benefits including a pension scheme and childcare discounts.