Position: Chef
Location: Kiddies Cabin Nursery, Maidenhead
Type: Full time, Monday to Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm, no weekend work
Salary: £27,106 to £28,850
Overview
We at Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust Nurseries provide a nurturing environment where children thrive. We believe that healthy, delicious meals are essential for the growth and development of our children, and we are looking for a skilled chef to help us achieve this.
Responsibilities
* Prepare nutritious and tasty meals for children aged 0-5
* Plan menus that cater to various dietary requirements
* Maintain a clean and organized kitchen
* Ensure food safety and hygiene standards are met
* Collaborate with nursery staff to create a positive dining experience for children
* Full responsibility of the kitchen from meal prep to cleaning down of equipment
* Ordering of all fresh, frozen and non‑perishable ingredients from a variety of approved suppliers
* Maintaining good food hygiene standards
* Ensuring all allergen and dietary requirements are met and catered to
This role requires a food hygiene qualification or relevant experience and a good understanding around healthy eating and allergens. You will work with the Area Manager on menu creation and be the sole responsible person for kitchen operations.
Benefits
* Flexible working options to support work‑life balance
* 27 days’ annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
* Generous NHS pension scheme
* Excellent learning and career development opportunities
* ‘Cycle to Work’ and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles
* Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
* Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
* Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality
* Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
* Free parking across Trust site
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