Nursery Chef – Welcome Bonus
Job Type : Permanent, Full Time
Salary : £23000 – £25000/annum
Position: Chef
Salary: £25,000 (dependent on qualification/s and experience)
Hours: Full time / Permanent / Mon-Fri / 40 hours
Location: Godalming, Surrey
For this position, we are offering a Welcome Bonus of £500 (T&C’s apply)
Our Amazing Bright Horizons Godalming Day Nursery and Preschool are looking for a passionate Chef to join their team on a permanent basis.
As a Chef working with Bright Horizons, you can expect a competitive salary, great company benefits including a retail discount scheme, and fantastic development opportunities.
Purpose of Role:
To prepare, cook and present age appropriate food to high standards in a clean, tidy, safe and pleasant environment. Work in partnership with the nursery team and parents at all times to support the nurseries care and education provision. Keep accurate records of supplies and order replacements as needed within the nursery budget requirements.
This role requires working in collaboration with others and taking responsibility for working in line with regulatory requirements and BH policies and procedures.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities:
Keep the kitchen a clean and safe environment adhering to internal and external requirements
Encourage and model behaviour which is appropriate in a child environment being professional at all times
To make sure you meet the legal and company requirements for fire, safety, health & hygiene at all items and necessary paperwork is completed
To prepare and cook enough age appropriate food for all the children on a daily basis with minimum wastage
Take responsibility to make sure all dietary requirements are catered for and clearly communicated to the teams
To respond appropriately to issues requiring confidentiality: for example being aware of personal information regarding children
Support, promote and implement policies and procedures
Fulfil their roles, responsibilities and legislation duty in relation to safeguarding children by ensure that they have read understood and implement the Safeguarding Policies and Procedures.
Ensure that they have completed Child Protection training every two years as set out in the Child Protection Policy and that this training impacts on their ability to safeguard the children in their care
Work in co-operation and partnership with the Nursery team and parents to encourage a healthy and nutritious diet
Ensure that budgetary requirements are met
Having an active role in leading the cookery club sessions with children.
Use nominated suppliers and ensure all deliveries are accurate and paperwork is kept up to date
Support with other activities with the nursery e.g. BBQ’s, Fetes, Staff meetings, children’s cookery clubs
To take reasonable care of yourself and others and to comply with company Health and Safety guidelines
Support the manager and work as a team to ensure a good or better inspection outcome
Understand the importance of keeping everyone safe and the part you play
Demonstrate a proactive approach using your initiative and showing resilience to take responsibility for getting things done
Ensure stocks are managed and stock levels are recorded in line with company expectations.
Essential Experience:
Experience in any role which involves cooking in domestic or commercial property
Food Safety CIEH L2 or above or equivalent – this must be passed on day 1 in post
Sound Knowledge of COSHH
Able to demonstrate a sound knowledge of managing different dietary requirement around food allergies.
Experience Desirable:
Experience in any role that involved cooking for young children
Understanding of EHO process
Qualifications:
Food Safety CIEH L2 or above or equivalent – this must be passed on day 1 in post
Personal attributes:
Ability to work under pressure
Ability to communicate with both adults, children and parents
Ability to communicate clearly using a variety of techniques.
Ability to encourage team effort
More Information
- Address Godalming, Surrey
