Overview
Join Childbase Partnership as a Cook / Chef at Pennypot Day Nursery in Chobham. This full-time role (37.5 hours per week) involves working shifts from 07:30 to 18:30, Monday to Friday, 52 weeks a year.
Responsibilities
* Prepare wholesome, healthy meals for children under five; follow a set-menu, use fresh ingredients, and provide suitable alternatives for allergies and dietary requirements.
* Maintain kitchen standards, COSHH compliance, and environmental health requirements to support a 5-star rating; manage budgets contributing to nursery profitability.
* Collaborate with the team, support and mentor Kitchen Assistant, and foster partnerships with colleagues, children, and parents to promote healthy eating.
Qualifications and qualities
* Professional catering experience; passion for child-friendly meals.
* Attention to detail; knowledge of COSHH and environmental health legislation; budget management experience.
* Team player, positive role model, and ability to build relationships with colleagues, children, and parents.
Benefits
* Salary: £24,316.50-£29,971.50 per annum (pro-rata) / £12.47-£15.37 per hour.
* From day 1: 75% discount for parents and 40% discount for grandparents at any Childbase nursery.
* Leave: 23 days rising to 28 days (pro-rata) plus bank holidays and up to 20 additional paid days via Partnership Reward Days.
* Rewards: Tax-free partnerships dividends, qualification reward payments, long-service bonuses, retail discounts, family days, cycle-to-work.
* Well-being: Mental Health First Aiders, two free meals a day, subsidised medical care, flu jabs, eye care vouchers, occupational health support, free will-writing service.
* Growth: Training days, professional development, online courses, apprenticeships via Training Academy of Excellence.
Additional information
To apply, you must reside in the UK with the right to work. Visa sponsorship is not available. An enhanced DBS check and references are required. Our recruitment team will guide you through the process.
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