Position: Nursery Chef
Salary Banding: £29140 - £39,800 per annum (dependent on qualification/s and experience)
Hours: Full time / Mon-Fri / 40 hours
Location: Leatherhead, KT227AA
We are currently recruiting for a passionate Nursery Chef to join our wonderful Bright Horizons Leatherhead Day Nursery and Preschool. Our nursery is situated in Leatherhead, Surrey.
Our 90-place nursery is set within a beautiful, purposely converted setting, consisting of 6 individual home-bases tailored to each age group. The nursery also features a large external play area, where our children can learn and explore!
As a Nursery Chef working with us, you can expect a competitive salary, excellent training and development as well as a caring and passionate place to work.
Our Benefits
* £29140 - £39,800 per annum
* Childcare discount of 50% for first child*
* Enhanced parental leave
* 20 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and paid Christmas closure. Ability to also purchase additional leave*
* Pension
* Financial and wellbeing benefits including 24/7 virtual GP appointments, early access to wages, and more
* Professional development programme access for every stage of your career, including access to a careers coach
* Shift options: 40 hours over 4 or 5 days, 24 hours over 3 days, or 16 hours over 2 days
*Subject to T&Cs
The Role
As an Early Years Chef you will prepare, cook, and present age-appropriate food for all the children in the nursery, with minimum wastage. You will ensure all dietary requirements are catered for and clearly communicated to teams, and work in partnership with the team and parents to encourage a healthy and nutritious diet. You will also have an active role in leading cookery club sessions with the children, and support with other nursery activities, such as BBQs, Fetes, and staff meetings.
What we’re looking for
* Previous experience within a cooking role, in a domestic or commercial property
* Passion for nutrition, and inspiring others in healthy eating
* Ability to demonstrate a sound knowledge of managing different dietary requirements, particularly food allergies
* Food Safety CIEH L2 or above (or equivalent) – this must be passed on day 1 in post
* Sound knowledge of COSHH
* Great communication skills, with colleagues, children, and parents
* Ability to work under pressure
We are an inclusive employer and welcome people from all ages and backgrounds to apply. We will consider reasonable adjustments required by applicants. Please note, due to our sector all roles are subject to an Enhanced DBS.
If you want to make a difference, with a company who has been voted Great Place to Work every year since 2006, apply today!
We look forward to receiving your application!
If you experience any problems, please emaileurope.recruitment@brighthorizons.comand we will be happy to help.
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