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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 menu to ensure children receive optimal vitamins and nutrients.
• 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 all 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 kitchen 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 all Environment Health industry regulations.
• Build and maintain excellent relationships with nursery parents.
• Participate in the nursery Apprentice Chef scheme by mentoring, coaching, and guiding apprentice chefs.
• 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 the handover of food at mealtimes, providing accurate allergy details and portion sizes, and ensuring correct meals are delivered to each room.

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
• Creative cooking
• Childhood nutrition
• Catering for allergies and dietary requirements
• Food preparation
• Choking guidelines
• Food hygiene
• Stock rotation
• Mentoring
• Coaching
• Health and Safety
• Customer service

Location

• Camberwell, London

Work Type

• Flexible
• Full-time

Experience Level

• Experience required

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

• Complimentary lunch and drinks every day
• Referral Bonuses - Earn up to £1,000 for every friend referred
• Socials & wellbeing - Annual parties, team events, and Wellbeing Week
• Welcome bonus of up to £1,000 if joining permanently

About the Company

• N Family Club is the UK’s most innovative early-years education provider, reimagining early years education.
• We are a certified Great Place to Work.
• We put our people first with top salaries, unmatched benefits, and real career progression.