Join Our Team as a Nursery Chef!
Location: Cherryfield Nursery, Epsom
Salary: £26,166.40 per annum
Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday
At Cherryfield Nursery, we believe in creating a nurturing and inclusive environment where children can thrive through enriching, play-based learning. Nestled in the heart of Grove Park, our newly refurbished nursery features spacious rooms and a dedicated soft play area, making it the perfect place for children to explore and develop. With exciting extracurricular activities like cooking sessions, Fitness Fridays, and visits from ZooLab, we ensure every child enjoys a well-rounded early years journey.
Why Join Us?
At Family First, we 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 and onsite parking
Your Role as Nursery Chef
As our Nursery Chef, you will play a vital role in creating a safe and welcoming kitchen environment. Your responsibilities will include:
* Maintaining a clean and safe kitchen, adhering to hygiene standards and completing the Kitchen Hygiene Checklist monthly
* Preparing and cooking age-appropriate meals for children, minimizing food waste
* Communicating dietary requirements clearly to the team and ensuring all needs are met
* Collaborating with nursery staff and parents to promote healthy eating habits
* Managing food orders within budgetary constraints
*Please note that duties and responsibilities may evolve as needed.
What We’re Looking For
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 high 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 committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children. 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.
Cherryfield Nursery 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 background.