Nursery Chef

at  Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Are you an experienced Chef looking to work more sociable, weekday hours? Do you enjoy a varied role that encompasses all areas of kitchen management?
Here at Kiddies Cabin in Maidenhead we are looking for a full time (8:30 – 16:30) Chef to join our friendly nursery team.
We are looking for someone who is confident and has experience in all areas including food preparation, cooking meals, serving food and cleaning up after. You will ensure that 3 healthy, well-balanced meals are served to the children on a daily basis taking into consideration any allergy or dietary requirements.
This is a solo role, and it is essential that you have a food hygiene qualification as well as a good understanding around healthy eating and allergens and you are aware of safe systems of work, policies, procedures and protocols.
In this position you will need to ensure the standard of food & hygiene are maintained to the levels indicated by the Trust, the EHO and Department of Health directives.
You will work with the area Manager for nurseries on the menu and will have the opportunity to contribute ideas on what to serve.
We offer the opportunity for development in this role and the Trust can support with internal and external training courses.
Working with the area Manager for Nurseries to create healthy, well balanced menus for the Nurseries
Full responsibility of the kitchen from meal prep to cleaning down of equipment
Ordering of all fresh, frozen and nonperishable ingredients from a variety of approved suppliers
Maintaining good food hygiene standards
Ensuring all allergen and dietary requirements are met and catered for
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated ‘outstanding’ by the CQC, we’re committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire.
We value diversity and are proud to be a Stonewall Top 100 Employer. We work hard to create an inclusive environment where you’ll be supported by friendly and professional colleagues to flourish.

City & Guilds 706/1/2 or equivalent
Food Hygiene Certificate
Previous experience in a similar role
Strong communication skills both written and verba
If you’re someone who shares our passion for excellence and care, join us and let’s be outstanding together.
We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please don’t hesitate to call: Leigh Kelly on 01189 044637 Or email leigh.kelly@berkshire.nhs.uk who’ll be delighted to help.
We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where required