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About the Role
The Flexi Chef at N Family Club will be a qualified and experienced individual responsible for the production of all food on the premises. This role involves cooking meals and snacks for children, as well as preparing lunch and a daily smoothie for the nursery team. The ideal candidate is a creative cook passionate about introducing children to diverse foods, knowledgeable in childhood nutrition, and adept at catering to various allergies and dietary requirements.
Responsibilities
- Cook fresh and inspiring food for children, with occasional weekends.
- Follow nutritionist-designed recipes and menus to ensure optimal nutrition for children.
- Cater to differing dietary needs of various age groups, adhering to food preparation and choking guidelines.
- Manage allergies and dietary requirements of children, ensuring adherence to policies and procedures to prevent cross-contamination.
- Prepare daily lunch and smoothie for the nursery team, catering to different dietary needs.
- Complete all kitchen paperwork and compliance tasks, including daily Due Diligence Diary and Cleaning Schedule.
- Perform washing up, order food supplies, manage weekly ordering, and ensure efficient stock rotation.
- Maintain kitchen standards to achieve a 5-star Food Hygiene rating, adhering to Environment Health regulations.
- Build and maintain excellent relationships with nursery parents.
- Mentor, coach, and guide apprentice chefs.
- Adhere to the company's Health & Safety policy.
- Manage the handover of food at mealtimes, providing accurate allergy details and portion sizes.
- Ensure each room receives the correct meals.
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
- Catering for allergies and dietary requirements
- Food safety and hygiene
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
Location
- Streatham, London
Work Type
- Flexible
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Experienced
Education Level
- Food Safety and Hygiene Level 2 or above (Level 3 to be completed during induction if not held)
Salary/Compensations
- £15.94 - £20.63 / hour
Benefits
- Complimentary lunch and drinks every day
- Referral Bonuses up to £1,000
- Socials & wellbeing events (Festive Winter Party, Summer BBQ, team events, Wellbeing Week)
- Potential welcome bonus of 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.
- Prioritizes people with top salaries, unmatched benefits, and real career progression.