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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 a daily smoothie for the nursery team. This role requires a creative cook passionate about celebrating diversity, introducing children to a wide range of foods, and knowledgeable in childhood nutrition and catering for differing allergies and dietary requirements.

Responsibilities

• Cook fresh and inspiring food for children, with occasional weekends.
• Follow nutritionist-designed recipes and menus to ensure optimal vitamin and nutrient levels for children.
• Cater to differing dietary needs of various age groups, adhering to food preparation and choking guidelines.
• Manage children's allergies and dietary requirements, ensuring adherence to policies and procedures to prevent cross-contamination.
• Prepare daily lunch and smoothie for the nursery team, accommodating different dietary needs.
• Complete kitchen paperwork and compliance tasks, including a daily Due Diligence Diary and Cleaning Schedule.
• Manage washing up, ordering food supplies, weekly ordering, and stock rotation.
• Maintain kitchen hygiene to a 5-star Food Hygiene rating standard, complying with Environment Health regulations.
• Build and maintain excellent relationships with nursery parents.
• Participate in the nursery Apprentice Chef scheme by mentoring and guiding apprentice chefs.
• Adhere to the company's H&S policy: “Statement of Intent".
• Act as a role model for high standards, provide culinary excellence, and thrive on feedback.
• Confidently manage food handovers 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

• Food Safety and Hygiene Level 2 or above (Level 3 to be completed during induction if not held).
• Passionate and creative cooking.
• Working with children and families.
• Conscious practices in food and cooking (recycling, minimizing food waste).
• Ability to work quickly and effectively during busy periods.
• Positive outlook.
• Drive and motivation.
• Customer service focus.
• High energy.
• Solutions-driven approach.

Location

• Blackheath, London

Work Type

• Flexible
• Full-time

Experience Level

• Experienced

Education Level

• Food Safety and Hygiene Level 2 or above

Salary/Compensations

• £15.94 - £20.63 / hour

Benefits

• Competitive pay (including 12.07% holiday entitlement).
• Flexible hours.
• Complimentary lunch and drinks daily.
• Referral Bonuses (up to £1,000 per referral).
• Socials & wellbeing events (annual parties, team events, 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.
• N Family Club is a certified Great Place to Work.
• N Blackheath is a 131-place nursery located in South East London, easily accessible via public transport.