About the Role
The Flexi Chef is responsible for the production of all food on the premises, including meals and snacks for children, and lunch and smoothies for the nursery team. 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 differing dietary needs of various age groups, adhering to food preparation and choking guidelines.
- Manage 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 the kitchen to a 5-star Food Hygiene rating standard, 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.
- Act as a role model for high standards, leading on culinary excellence.
- 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
- Creative cooking
- Childhood nutrition
- Allergy and dietary requirement catering
- Food preparation
- Stock rotation
- Customer service
- Mentoring
- Coaching
- Problem-solving
Location
- Greenwich, 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)
- 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 creativity-focused curriculum.
- Certified Great Place to Work.
- Offers top salaries, unmatched benefits, and career progression.
