Role: Bank Early Years Chef
Salary: Starting from £14.74 per hour (dependent on qualification/s and experience)
Hours: Flexible working
Location: North London
We are looking for an Early Years Chef, to support our nurseries across North London including Muswell Hill, Finchley, Whetstone, Hendon, New Southgate, Hampstead, and the surrounding areas.
Working as a Bank Chef within one of our nurseries, you can blend the convenience of Bank / Locum / Agency work, with the security and benefits of being an employee – giving you the flexibility to work when you wish! Our busiest times of year are during the summer and school holidays so this would suit somebody who is available during these periods.
What we can offer you
Our benefits include, but are not limited to;
1. Above industry standard salary, with annual salary reviews
2. Smart Health access, including 24/7 access to Virtual GP appointments, fitness programmes and mental health support
3. A wide variety of discounts across high street brands, travel, utilities and days out
4. Development programme access for every stage of your career, tailored to your individual journey, with opportunities across our network of nurseries
5. Employee Appreciation throughout the year including our annual Awards of Excellence gala’s
Why Bright Horizons?
We are driven by our HEART values (Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork). If your values align, you’d be a great fit to join one of our 300 nurseries across the UK. We’ve also been voted Great Place to Work every year since 2006 - as well achieving Great Place for Wellbeing and Great Place for Women.
Did you know, Bright Horizons Foundation for Children charity has been established since 2005 supporting the lives of thousands of children and families in crisis, across almost 100 locations? Each Bright Horizons colleague is entitled to a paid volunteer day every year!
What you’ll be doing
6. Prepare, cook, and present age-appropriate food for all the children with minimum wastage
7. Take responsibility to ensure all dietary requirements are catered for and clearly communicated to the teams
8. Keep the kitchen a clean and safe environment, adhering to internal and external requirements
9. Have an active role in leading the cookery club sessions with the children
10. Support with other nursery activities e.g., BBQs, Fetes, and staff meetings
11. Ensure stock levels are suitably managed and recorded, in line with company procedure
12. Work in partnership with the nursery team and parents, to encourage a healthy and nutritious diet
13. Promote and ensure child welfare, protection, health and safety and safeguarding
14. Work with colleagues to maintain a positive, happy and safe environment
What we’re looking for
15. Previous experience within a role which involves cooking in a domestic or commercial property
16. Passion for nutrition, and inspiring others in healthy eating
17. Food Safety CIEH L2 or above (or equivalent) – this must be passed on day 1 in post
18. Sound knowledge of COSHH
19. Ability to demonstrate a sound knowledge of managing different dietary requirements, particularly food allergies
20. Great communication skills, with both colleagues, children, and parents
21. Ability to work under pressure
We look forward to receiving your application!