Nursery Chef

Salary: £27,801.80

Hours: 42.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday, All year round

Are you a passionate and dedicated Kitchen Chef looking to make a difference in the lives of children? Foosteps Nursery Cannock is searching for an enthusiastic individual to join our kitchen team! In this role, you will play a vital part in preparing nutritious meals for our little ones while gaining invaluable experience in food preparation, kitchen operations, and hygiene standards.

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

• Annual Leave: Starting at 20 days, plus a paid day off for your birthday and bank holidays.
• Health and Wellbeing: Access to a confidential employee assistance helpline.
• Development: Tailored learning and development opportunities to support your career growth.
• Company Pension: Secure your future with our competitive pension scheme!
• Referral Program: Earn bonuses for bringing great new colleagues into our family!
• Company Events: Enjoy team-building activities, social gatherings, and special celebrations!
• Career Progression Opportunities!

As our Nursery Chef, you will:

• Maintain a clean and safe kitchen environment, adhering to hygiene standards and completing the Kitchen Hygiene Checklist monthly.
• Ensure the highest levels of cleanliness and hygiene in both the nursery and kitchen.
• Prepare and cook age-appropriate meals for children, minimizing food wastage.
• Communicate dietary requirements clearly to the team and ensure they are met.
• Collaborate with nursery staff and parents to promote healthy eating habits.
• Manage food orders within budgetary constraints.

To thrive in this role, you should have:

• A solid understanding of managing dietary requirements, especially food allergies (essential).
• Knowledge of COSHH regulations (essential).
• Experience working within a catering budget while maintaining food service standards (essential).
• Relevant cooking experience in 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 dedicated to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children. All staff and volunteers are expected 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.

Foosteps Nursery Cannock is proud to be part of the Family First Group, where we treat everyone with respect and equality. We are committed to providing equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practices for all children and families, regardless of their background.

Ready to make a difference? Join us at Foosteps Nursery Cannock!