Nursery Chef
Job Type : Permanent, Full Time
Salary : £20000 – £24000/annum
Puddle Jumpers Nursery based in Limehouse (E14) is looking for an experienced Nursery Chef who is a passionate foodie, hard-working and reliable to join our team.
Food and nutrition is a core part of our ethos and we passionately believe in promoting a healthy lifestyle across the nursery. We have worked with an established Early Year’s Nutritionist to create an inspiring and nutritionally balanced menu that the Nursery Chef will need to follow. The Nursery Chef will have previous experience working in a nursery kitchen and be comfortable with cooking for over 60 children each day. As the Nursery Chef, you will have sole responsibility for the kitchen which includes :
Nursery Chef Role:
* Prepare and cook all meals/snacks in line with our rolling menu whilst ensuring any dietary and allergy requirements and guidance around portion sizes are met
* To maintain a high standard of hygiene at all times and to follow infection / cross contamination control procedures
* Ensuring that all foods are ready at the specified time and correctly served
* Nursery Chef will ensure that the correct food is served to children with known allergies
* Manage the food ordering process ensuring the budget is adhered to
* Ensure the kitchen processes are compliant with Health and Safety and Environmental Health guidelines
* Ensure high standards for kitchen cleanliness and food hygiene are maintained at all times
* Ensuring that all documentation pertaining to the kitchen is current and can speak confidentially to inspectors on their yearly inspections
* The chef may be asked occasionally to work additional hours for nursery events
* Any other duties appropriate to the post as directed by the Nursery Manager and Nursery.
Requirements for the Nursery Chef Role
* Food & Hygiene qualification – L2 and above
* A professional catering qualification is desirable
* Proven experience with allergies and special dietary requirements is essential
* Have an understanding of children's nutritional needs, development stages and portion sizes
* Naturally passionate about healthy eating
* Have a ‘can do’ attitude
* Enjoys interacting with children
* Previous experience in both a commercial and nursery kitchen
Puddle Jumpers Nursery is an equal opportunities employer. We also are committed to safeguarding children, therefore all applicants for the Nursery Chef will be carefully vetted and subject to reference and suitability checks, including DBS enhanced disclosure
More Information
- Address E14, Limehouse, Greater London
