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About the Role

The Flexi Chef is responsible for the production of all food on the premises, including breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks for children, as well as lunch and smoothies for the nursery team. This role requires a creative cook knowledgeable in childhood nutrition and catering for diverse dietary needs and allergies.

Responsibilities

• Cook fresh and inspiring food for children, with occasional weekends.
• Follow nutritionist-designed recipes and menus.
• Cater to differing dietary needs of different age groups, following food preparation and choking guidelines.
• Manage allergies and dietary requirements, adhering to policies to prevent cross-contamination.
• Prepare daily lunch and smoothie for the nursery team, catering to different dietary needs.
• Complete kitchen paperwork and compliance tasks, including a daily Due Diligence Diary and Cleaning Schedule.
• Wash up, order food supplies, manage weekly ordering, and ensure efficient stock rotation.
• Maintain the kitchen to a 5-star Food Hygiene rating standard, adhering to Environment Health regulations.
• Build and maintain excellent relationships with nursery parents.
• Participate in the nursery Apprentice Chef scheme by mentoring and coaching.
• Adhere to the company's H&S policy.
• Be a role model for high standards, accept feedback, and lead on culinary excellence.
• Manage the handover of food at mealtimes, providing accurate allergy details and portion sizes.

Requirements

• Previous experience in a nursery or school commercial-sized kitchen.
• Experience catering for diverse dietary needs.
• Previous experience catering for very young children, with an understanding of food preparation guidelines.
• Experience with Environmental Health inspections.
• Good knowledge of food allergens and child nutrition.
• Ability to work to the nursery budget for each child.

Skills

• Creative cooking
• Childhood nutrition
• Allergy and dietary requirement catering
• Food preparation and choking guidelines
• Food Safety and Hygiene Level 2 or above
• Environmental Health regulations
• Budget management
• Mentoring and coaching
• Health and Safety policy adherence
• Customer service
• Problem-solving

Location

• Twickenham, London

Work Type

• Flexible
• Full-time

Experience Level

• Experienced

Education Level

• Food Safety and Hygiene Level 2 or above (Level 3 required during induction if not held)

Salary/Compensations

• £15.94 - £20.63 / hour

Benefits

• Flexible hours
• Complimentary lunch and drinks daily
• Referral Bonuses up to £1,000
• Socials and wellbeing events (e.g., Winter Party, Summer BBQ, Wellbeing Week)
• Welcome bonus up to £1,000 for permanent positions

About the Company

• N Family Club is the UK's most innovative early-years education provider, reimagining early years education with a curriculum-led approach.
• Certified Great Place to Work.
• Offers top salaries, unmatched benefits, and real career progression.