Nursery Chef

1 month ago


Oxford, United Kingdom Oxford Brookes University Full time

Part time (35 hours per week) permanent, based at John Garne Way, Marston. 

We have an exciting opportunity for a skilled Nursery Chef to take sole responsibility for running the nursery kitchen and cooking for up to 54 children aged 4 months to 5 years.  The successful candidate with have a passion for creating wholesome, nutritious and inviting meals for young children.  You will be organised and efficient and responsible for the ordering, cleaning schedules and adhering to the ‘Safer Food Better Business’ protocols. Although working independently, we are keen for the Chef to feel fully part of the wider nursery staff team and to also work collaboratively to create a positive dining experience for the children. 

You will be:

  • Preparing nutritious and tasty meals for children aged 0-5
  • Providing for children with various dietary requirements
  • Maintaining a clean and organised kitchen
  • Ensuring food safety and hygiene standards are met.

You should have:

  • Relevant Level 2 qualification/Food Hygiene certificate
  • Good organisational skills
  • Previous experience cooking for large groups
  • Strong communication skills both written and verbal.

For more information about the nursery please visit: www.brookes.ac.uk/nursery

*Please note: the successful applicant will need to be subject to a background disclosure check (DBS) before any appointment can be confirmed.

Interviews will take place on: 16th September 2024.

You will also enjoy the benefits of working at Oxford Brookes University with up to 38 days holiday, rising to 41 days holiday (this includes 13 Bank Holidays and Concessionary Days), a generous Local Government pension scheme (19.2% Employer contribution rate), cycle to work scheme and access to a variety of university facilities (Brookes Nursery, Gym and sports facilities). For more information about benefits please see the document 'All about Brookes' below.

CV and Personal Statement:

As part of the application process all applicants are required to complete our online application form by clicking on the “Apply for Job” button on the Oxford Brookes vacancy page. You will be routed to this when you click on the above “Apply” button. All parts of the application form should be completed and in the section of the form called “Supporting Documents”, applicants must upload their CV and a Personal Statement. To complete the Personal Statement part of the application, applicants must download the Personal Statement document which is part of the advert below and complete the form, providing examples and explaining how they meet each item detailed on the document. The Personal Statement must then be uploaded to the application form along with the CV. 

At Oxford Brookes, inclusivity is one of our five guiding principles: we take positive steps to create an environment in which we celebrate, value and provide equal opportunity to all. We are committed to recruiting from the widest possible pool and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates who embrace our values, regardless of their background.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we guarantee to interview any disabled applicant who meets the essential selection criteria.

This role will not attract sufficient points to obtain a sponsored Skilled Worker visa under the points-based immigration system, however applications are welcome from candidates who don’t currently have the right to work in the UK, but who would be eligible to obtain a visa via another route.

Closing Date: 08-Sep-2024

Location: Clive Booth Hall, Oxford

For more information: pdteam-operations@brookes.ac.uk

£24,248 rising annually to £25,742 pro rata



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