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About the Role
We are looking for an inspiring and experienced Early Years Chef to lead our welcoming, well-established nursery. Join a setting where outdoor exploration and hands-on learning are at the heart of every day. We deliver a rich, well-rounded curriculum designed to support every child’s development, alongside exciting extras like language sessions and Boogie Mites music.
Responsibilities
- Prepare, cook, and present age-appropriate food for all the children in the nursery, with minimum wastage.
- Ensure all dietary requirements are catered for and clearly communicated to teams.
- Work in partnership with the team and parents to encourage a healthy and nutritious diet.
- Take an active role in leading cookery club sessions with the children.
- Support with other nursery activities, such as BBQs, Fetes, and staff meetings.
Requirements
- Previous experience within a cooking role, in a domestic or commercial property.
- Passion for nutrition, and inspiring others in healthy eating.
- Ability to demonstrate a sound knowledge of managing different dietary requirements, particularly food allergies.
- Food Safety CIEH L2 or above (or equivalent) – this must be passed on day 1 in post.
- Sound knowledge of COSHH.
- Great communication skills, with colleagues, children, and parents.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- This post is subject to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, which will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.
Skills
- Cooking
- Nutrition
- Healthy eating
- Dietary requirements management
- Food allergies management
- Food Safety CIEH L2
- COSHH
- Communication
- Working under pressure
Location
- Spitalfields, London
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Experienced
Education Level
- Food Safety CIEH L2 or above (or equivalent)
Salary/Compensations
- Starting from £31,948.80 per annum (dependent on qualification/s and experience)
Benefits
- Childcare discount of 50% for first child*
- Enhanced parental leave
- 20 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and paid Christmas closure.
- Ability to also purchase additional leave*
- Pension
- Financial and wellbeing benefits including 24/7 virtual GP appointments, early access to wages, and more
- Professional development programme access for every stage of your career, including access to a careers coach
About the Company
- Our culture is driven by our HEART principles – Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork.
- We are conveniently located close to the famous Spitalfields Market and several over and underground stations including Liverpool Street station and underground, Fenchurch Street station and Cannon Street station.
- Bright Horizons is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
- We are an inclusive employer and welcome people from all ages and backgrounds to apply.
- Proud to be a Great Place to Work for 20 years.
Equal Opportunity
- We are an inclusive employer and welcome people from all ages and backgrounds to apply.
- We will consider reasonable adjustments required by applicants.