Nursery Chef

Salary: £28,662.40 per annum

Hours: 40 hours per week

Are you a passionate chef looking for a role that offers variety and the chance to make a real impact? Look no further! At Potters Bar Day Nursery and Pre-school, we invite you to embark on an exciting culinary journey across our locations in North London. This is your opportunity to elevate your skills, broaden your expertise, and grow your career in a dynamic and supportive environment.

As our dedicated Nursery Chef, you will:

• Prepare, cook, and present age-appropriate meals to the highest standards.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming kitchen environment.
• Collaborate closely with the nursery team and parents to enhance the overall care and educational experience for our children.
• Keep accurate records of supplies and manage orders while adhering to budget requirements.
• Work Monday to Friday, all year round, ensuring a consistent and nurturing atmosphere for our little ones.

At Family First, we truly value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Annual Leave: Starting at 24 days, plus a paid day off for your birthday and bank holidays.
• Employee Childcare Discounts: Enjoy 75% off nursery fees for your children.
• Health and Wellbeing Programme: Access to a confidential employee assistance helpline.
• Development: Tailored learning and development opportunities to support your career growth.
• Referral Programme: Refer a friend and earn up to £750!
• Excellent Transport Links: Convenient access to our locations.

As our Nursery Chef, you will:

• Ensure the kitchen meets cleanliness and hygiene standards, completing the Kitchen Hygiene Checklist monthly.
• Prepare and cook enough age-appropriate food daily, minimizing waste.
• Communicate dietary requirements clearly to the team and ensure they are met.
• Work in partnership with nursery staff and parents to promote healthy eating.
• Plan food orders carefully to meet budgetary requirements.

To thrive in this role, you will need:

• Sound knowledge of managing dietary requirements and food allergies (essential).
• Understanding of COSHH regulations (essential).
• Ability to work within a catering budget while maintaining high food service standards (essential).
• Experience in cooking within domestic or commercial settings (essential).
• Fluency in written and spoken English at GCSE grade C (or equivalent) (essential).
• A passion for cooking for young children (desirable).

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts, and this position will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Safeguarding Duty.

The Potters Bar Day Nursery and Pre-school is part of the Family First Group, where we treat everyone with respect and equality. We are dedicated to providing equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practices for all children and families, regardless of their individual needs.