Nursery Chef

at  Bright Horizons Family Solutions

Position: Nursery Chef
Salary Banding: £25,875 + per annum (dependent on qualification/s and experience)
Hours: Full time / Permanent / Mon-Fri / 40 hours
Location: Harborne, Birmingham
We are currently recruiting for a passionate Nursery Chef to join our wonderful Court Oak Day Nursery and Preschool, situated in Harborne, Birmingham.
Our recently refurbished 61 place nursery is proudly rated “Good” by Ofsted, and boasts a large outdoor area with both a herb and vegetable garden as well as a lovely mud area, which has been extended for children to explore. We also have a separate outdoor space specifically for our Preschool children. Our Court Oak nursery also has great links with the local community, by taking children to the library, care home, local parks and shops.
As a Nursery Chef working with us, you can expect a competitive salary, excellent training and development as well as a caring and passionate place to work.

EXPERIENCE ESSENTIAL:

• Experience in any role, which involves cooking in domestic or commercial property

Qualifications Essential:

• Food Safety CIEH L2 or above or equivalent - this must be passed on day 1 in post
• Chef qualification

We look forward to receiving your application!
If you experience any problems, please email europe.recruitment@brighthorizons.com and we will be happy to help

• 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.
• Support, promote and implement policies and procedures.
• 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.
• 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.