Early Years Chef

at  Bright Horizons Family Solutions

Nursery: Bright Horizons Richmond Day Nursery and Preschool
Salary: Starting from £29,031.97 per annum (dependent on qualification/s and experience)
Location: Richmond, London
We are looking for a full time Early Years Chef to join our Bright Horizons Richmond Day Nursery and Preschool, situated close to Richmond town centre, conveniently located close to North Sheen and Richmond train stations and Richmond tube, and has onsite parking available.
Our Bright Horizons Richmond Day Nursery and Preschool is Ofsted rated ‘Good’ and the nursery is purpose built, offering four well-resourced rooms and a fantastic spacious outdoor space for children aged 3 months to 5 years, all of which have been completely renovated before reopening in May 2022.

• Prepare, cook, and present age-appropriate food for all the children with minimum wastage
• Take responsibility to ensure all dietary requirements are catered for and clearly communicated to the teams
• Keep the kitchen a clean and safe environment, adhering to internal and external requirements
• Have an active role in leading the cookery club sessions with the children
• Support with other nursery activities e.g., BBQs, Fetes, and staff meetings
• Ensure stock levels are suitably managed and recorded, in line with company procedure
• Work in partnership with the nursery team and parents, to encourage a healthy and nutritious diet
• Promote and ensure child welfare, protection, health and safety and safeguarding
• Work with colleagues to maintain a positive, happy and safe environment