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About the Role

As an Early Years Chef, you will prepare, cook, and present age-appropriate food for all children in the nursery, minimizing waste. You will ensure all dietary requirements are met and communicated, and collaborate with the team and parents to promote healthy eating. You will also lead cookery sessions and assist with nursery events.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and present age-appropriate food for all children in the nursery, with minimum wastage.
• Ensure all dietary requirements are catered for and clearly communicated to teams.
• Work in partnership with the team and parents to encourage a healthy and nutritious diet.
• Lead cookery club sessions with the children.
• Support with other nursery activities, such as BBQs, Fetes, and staff meetings.

Requirements

• Previous experience within a cooking role, in a domestic or commercial property.
• Passion for nutrition, and inspiring others in healthy eating.
• Ability to demonstrate a sound knowledge of managing different dietary requirements, particularly food allergies.
• Food Safety CIEH L2 or above (or equivalent) – this must be passed on day 1 in post.
• Sound knowledge of COSHH.
• Great communication skills, with colleagues, children, and parents.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• This post is subject to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, which will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

Skills

• Cooking
• Nutrition
• Healthy eating
• Dietary requirements management
• Food allergies management
• Food Safety
• COSHH
• Communication

Location

• Putney, London

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• Dependent on qualification/s and experience

Education Level

• Food Safety CIEH L2 or above (or equivalent)

Salary/Compensations

• Starting from £31,948.80 per annum

Benefits

• Childcare discount of 50% for first child*
• Enhanced parental leave
• 20 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and paid Christmas closure.
• Ability to also purchase additional leave*
• Pension
• Financial and wellbeing benefits including 24/7 virtual GP appointments, early access to wages, and more
• Professional development programme access for every stage of your career, including access to a careers coach

About the Company

• Bright Horizons is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
• We are an inclusive employer and welcome people from all ages and backgrounds to apply.
• Proud to be a Great Place to Work for 20 years.

Equal Opportunity

• We are an inclusive employer and welcome people from all ages and backgrounds to apply.
• We will consider reasonable adjustments required by applicants.