Capable Chef sought for nursery school in Central London - EC1V
Newpark Childcare is looking for a capable chef to join the team at our beautiful Nursery in Clerkenwell. The right candidate will be able to produce healthy meals & snacks for young children and babies. You must be able to maintain the kitchen environment to a high standard while adhering to good Food Safety practice, and keep essential records. Good communication skills are essential. A current Level 2 Food Safety Certificate is an advantage, however training will be provided.
Previous nursery experience or experience of cooking for children would be a strong bonus.
Hours: Five days a week – 9.00am to 5.00pm
* £15.20 (£31,620 per year)
* Healthcare Cash Plan - Get cash back on healthcare costs
* Free virtual GP
* mProve YOURSELF app
* Brilliant promotion opportunities
* Extra holiday awarded for good levels of attendance (up to 4 days extra annual leave days per year)
* Loyalty bonuses awarded for length of service (between £250 - £1,000; In addition at 7 years' service you will get a personal gift from the directors and at 10 years a contribution towards a holiday)
* Monthly "Outstanding Newparker" awards
* Bounty Hunter (£250 for unqualified friends, £500 for Level 2 friends and £1000 for Level 3 friends.)
* Shopping discounts and vouchers
* Season Ticket Loan
* Family-friendly benefits: flexible working arrangements, 10% childcare staff discount (for under 3's subject to available spaces), Workplace Nursery Scheme, Childcare interest-free deposit loan
* Cycle Scheme and Tech Scheme
* Workplace pension
* Staff parties
* Paid lunchbreaks
* A lovely workplace with talented and approachable managers and welcoming Newparkers
The ideal candidate will have:
* Experience cooking for children under 5 - Essential
* Fluent English - Essential
* Prepared to complete a DBS check and provide written references
* Commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children and young people
* Willingness to work within company procedures and to meet required standards for the role
* A flexible approach
* Support diversity, equality and inclusion
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* An ability to work in partnership with other staff members
* Be naturally warm and respectful towards children & their needs
Newpark Childcare is an equal opportunities employer. We also are committed to safeguarding children, therefore all applicants will be carefully vetted and subject to reference and suitability checks, including DBS enhanced disclosure.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £15.20 per hour
Benefits:
* Additional leave
* Company events
* Company pension
* Cycle to work scheme
* Gym membership
* Health & wellbeing programme
* Referral programme
* Store discount
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person