Are you looking to get into early years and ready to make a difference? At Little Adventures Nursery, we don't just provide childcare – we nurture little adventurers with big imaginations, kind hearts, and curious minds. If you're dedicated to supporting children to thrive and want to be part of a fun, motivated and supportive team, this could be your next great career move.
About the Role
We are looking for an Apprentice Chef to join our team.
Your key responsibilities will include:
· To ensure that all food preparation and food handling complies with all health regulations and guidelines.
· To assist in the participation and preparation of planned cooking activities with the children where required
· To safely transport all prepared food to nursery rooms
· To maintain adequate levels of food stocks which are to be stored in appropriate storage conditions.
· To be responsible for ordering all food, maintaining monthly records for stocktaking purposes for all food stuffs
· -Housekeeping- Supporting the nursery with laundry and maintaining cleanliness.
· To ensure the kitchen and all equipment is kept clean and tidy.
· To ensure all kitchen equipment and utensils are cleaned thoroughly after each use, utilising the dishwasher as appropriate.
· To have an understanding of and to follow Safer Food Better Business
What We're Looking For
* Interest in healthy eating programmes for children and cooking healthy meals
* Good organisational skills; able to plan own work and resources accordingly.
* Strong team player with a 'can-do' attitude. Willingness to support colleagues.
* Demonstrates strong initiative and ability to think on their feet.
* An awareness of dietary requirements would be an advantage although full training will be provided along with a free Food Hygiene certificate if the successful candidate does not already have one.
Why Join Little Adventures?
We believe in looking after the people who look after our children. Our benefits package includes:
Competitive pay – because your skills and dedication deserve it
Birthday day off – your special day, your time
25 days' holiday, increasing with service, plus bank holidays
Cycle to work scheme
Free meals and snacks – stay fuelled and focused
Employee Assistance Programme – mental health and wellbeing support
Regular team events and socials
Company sick pay – because life happens
Career development opportunities, including 40+ hours of paid training a year
Refer a Friend bonus scheme
Staff discounts and perks
Schedule:
Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week
Ready to start your next adventure?
If you're looking for a place where you're valued, supported, and encouraged to grow – apply now and become part of something special.
We are committed to Safer Recruitment, therefore this role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check and at least 2 satisfactory references.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Apprenticeship
Benefits:
* Additional leave
* Bereavement leave
* Company events
* Company pension
* Cycle to work scheme
* Discounted or free food
* Employee discount
* Health & wellbeing programme
* Sick pay
* Transport links
Job Types: Permanent, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 18 months
Pay: From £7.59 per hour
Work Location: In person