Nursery Chef

Location: Cherrywood Nursery, Pirbright

Salary: £29,120 per annum

Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday

At Cherrywood Nursery , we pride ourselves on creating a nurturing environment for our little ones. Nestled in the picturesque village of Pirbright, we are dedicated to developing future early years professionals through our outstanding apprentice program. Now, we’re on the lookout for a passionate Nursery Chef to join our vibrant team and help fuel young minds with nutritious meals crafted with love!

As our Nursery Chef, you will play a vital role in:

• Preparing, cooking, and presenting age-appropriate meals that meet the highest standards.
• Maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming kitchen environment.
• Collaborating with the nursery team and parents to enhance the overall care and educational experience for our children.
• Keeping accurate records of supplies and managing orders while adhering to budget requirements.

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 Opportunities: Tailored learning and development to support your career growth.
• Referral Programme: Refer a friend and earn up to £750!
• Excellent Transport Links: Convenient access to public transport.

As our Nursery Chef, you will:

• Ensure the kitchen is a clean and safe environment, adhering to hygiene standards.
• Prepare and cook enough age-appropriate food daily, minimizing waste.
• Communicate dietary requirements clearly to the team.
• 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:

• A solid understanding of managing dietary requirements and food allergies (essential).
• Knowledge of COSHH regulations (essential).
• Experience working within a catering budget (essential).
• Relevant cooking experience in domestic or commercial settings (essential).
• Fluency in written and spoken English (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.

Cherrywood 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.