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About the Role

The Flexi Chef is responsible for the production of all food on the premises, including meals and snacks for children and staff. This role requires a creative cook knowledgeable in childhood nutrition and catering for diverse dietary needs, contributing to the company's vision of high-quality early years education.

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 diverse dietary needs of different 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 nursery staff, 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 the kitchen 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 coaching.
• Adhere to the company's H&S policy: “Statement of Intent".
• Be a role model for high standards, accept feedback, and lead on culinary excellence.
• Confidently manage food handovers at mealtimes, providing accurate allergy details and ensuring correct meal distribution.

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)
• Creative cooking
• Childhood nutrition
• Allergy and dietary requirement management
• Food preparation
• Stock rotation
• Customer service
• Mentoring and coaching

Location

• Beckenham, London

Work Type

• Flexible
• Full-time

Experience Level

• Experience based on pay scale

Education Level

• Food Safety and Hygiene Level 2 or above

Salary/Compensations

• £15.94 - £20.63 / hour

Benefits

• Complimentary lunch and drinks every day
• Referral Bonuses up to £1,000
• Socials & wellbeing events (e.g., Festive Winter Party, Summer BBQ, 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.
• Certified Great Place to Work.
• Offers top salaries, unmatched benefits, and real career progression.
• The Beckenham nursery is a 108-place setting located in a grand Victorian villa.