Nursery Chef
Department: Nursery Chef
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Monkey Puzzle Horsham
Compensation: £13.50 / hour
Description
Join our caring, welcoming and supportive team at Monkey Puzzle Horsham. Working Monday to Friday, 8am-4pm, you will support children through meal delivery, ensuring food quality, safety and nutrition while maintaining a positive atmosphere.
Why you?
* Follow required menus and design dishes according to Monkey Puzzle’s food and drink policy.
* Ensure production, service and presentation meet the company’s standards.
* Responsibly manage catering budgets, kitchen health and safety, supplies purchasing, and observe dietary requirements.
* Work well within a team and maintain a positive attitude with children, parents and colleagues.
* Be creative, inspire learning, and excel at planning and organising.
* Show willingness to learn.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Essentials
* One or more years’ experience in the hospitality industry.
* Food and Hygiene safety certification Level 2.
* Experience planning a nutritionally balanced menu.
Great to haves
* Experience supporting children within a nursery setting.
* Allergen management training/experience.
* Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) certified.
* Previous role with a 5* EHO rating.
* Food standards qualifications such as Food Hygiene certification or Culinary NVQ.
* A passion for cooking, friendly, enthusiastic, and able to have fun.
Benefits
* Length of Service Recognition: vouchers for staying with us.
* Competitive Salaries: reviewed throughout the year.
* Enhanced Maternity Pay: after 2 years’ service.
* Medicash: cover for dental, optical, doctor consultations, therapies, prescriptions and mental health support.
* YuLife: Group Life Assurance policy and access to the YuLife app.
* Refer a Friend: earn rewards by bringing connections to work with us.
* Flexible Working: choice and flexibility to reduce working hours.
* Social Events: team catch‑ups, Christmas parties and more.
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