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About the Role
The Flexi Chef at N Family Club is responsible for producing 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 N Family Club's vision of being a leading early years education group.
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 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 daily Due Diligence Diary and Cleaning Schedule.
- Manage washing up, ordering food supplies, weekly ordering, and stock rotation.
- Maintain 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 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 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
- Food preparation
- Allergy management
- Nutrition
- Budget management
- Stock rotation
- Mentoring
- Coaching
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
Location
- Balham, London
Work Type
- Flexible
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Qualified
- 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
- Flexible hours
- Complimentary lunch and drinks daily
- Referral Bonuses up to £1,000
- Socials and wellbeing events (e.g., Winter Party, Summer BBQ, 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 focus on creativity, a curriculum-led approach, and preparing children for the modern world.
- Certified Great Place to Work.
- Offers top salaries, unmatched benefits, and real career progression.
Equal Opportunity
- N Family Club is committed to equal opportunity.