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Position: Nursery Chef
Salary: Up to £32,000
Hours: 40 hours, Mon – Fri, 7am - 4pm
Reports to: Catering Manager
Required: A Level 2/3 Food Hygiene Certificate
As a nursery chef, you'll prepare and cook nutritional and balanced meals and desserts for all the children in the nursery and make substitutions depending on each individual's dietary requirements.
You’re the best at …
* Preparing well-balanced and nutritious meals (including purees) in accordance with agreed menu plans for all the children that attend our nurseries
* Training the Kitchen Assistants in all areas, particularly in health & safety and hygiene
* Undertaking daily cleaning schedule, such as mopping, sweeping, wiping surfaces, and cleaning cookers, kitchen equipment, crockery and cutlery
* Keeping paperwork and records up to date to be used for future reference for the safety of everyone consuming food
* Taking stock of all dry and frozen foods before an order and communicating this with the Head Chef
* Monitoring wastage at all nurseries and changing the menu accordingly if a meal is unpopular
You will need…
* How to cater for children’s dietary requirements by following up-to-date legislation regarding nutrition and through your knowledge of catering for children
* The requirements for receiving the highest rating from the local council’s Environmental Health Department to maintain the high standards already in the setting
* How to implement all relevant policies and procedures
* You’ll have a L2/L3 Food Hygiene certificate (Required)
* You’ll have completed your Allergen Training
Why Fennies
* Family At Our Core: We are a family-founded and run organisation that’s sole purpose is to support the team to ‘Come Together’ as a community where you’re more than just a number.
* Investing To Be The Best: We’re committed to investing in both our people and our company, by offering outstanding resources and growth opportunities, all while driving positive change in the sector and helping talent flourish.
* Support Function: Behind the scenes, our support team—covering everything from education to HR, marketing to finance—keeps things running smoothly so onsite staff can focus on making sure you can focus solely on providing quality childcare and Early Years education.
* Environments: A harmonious work environment where all members of the team are encouraged to ‘Be Yourself’ to help you grow into the best version of yourself.
Ready to Join Us?
If you’re excited about the opportunity to work in a supportive, dynamic, and rewarding environment, apply today and become a part of the Fennies family!
Diversity & Inclusion
At Fennies, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued. A diverse workforce brings a wealth of perspectives, driving innovation and excellence. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
Fennies Nurseries is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced criminal record check and proof of identity will be required.
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