Nursery Chef

1 month ago


Bedford, Bedford, United Kingdom Childbase Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Nursery Cook/Chef to join our team at Cherry Trees Day Nursery in Cranfield. As a key member of our catering team, you will be responsible for preparing and cooking a range of meals to cater for varied dietary requirements in a professional kitchen environment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Prepare and cook meals in-line with a set menu, ensuring high-quality dishes that meet the needs of our children and staff.
  • Manage a kitchen assistant to ensure a clean, safe, and tidy 5-star kitchen is maintained at all times.
  • Accurately record temperature checks, produce essential reports on allergy management and food wastage, and work in conjunction with our central health, safety, and environment support team as required.
  • Manage a budget, champion healthy eating, and work effectively in a busy, team-orientated environment.

What We Offer:

  • An annual salary of £23,166-£27,846 (when working 37.5 hours).
  • Up to 50 paid days off work.
  • The potential for an annual tax-free dividend payment.
  • Childcare discount from day one; 75% for your children and/or 40% for your grandchildren.
  • Perkbox access offering various retail discounts and reduced ticket prices on days out.
  • 'Recommend a friend' bonuses of £1,000 every time you successfully refer someone to join our partnership.
  • Complimentary breakfast, lunch, and refreshments when you are at work.
  • Mental Health App, Employee Assistance Scheme, Occupational Health Service, and private medical care.

Requirements:

  • Experience of preparing and cooking raw-ingredients in-line with a set menu, to produce a range of different meals that cater for varied dietary requirements, in a professional kitchen environment.
  • Ability to accurately record temperature checks, produce essential reports on allergy management and food wastage, and work in conjunction with our central health, safety, and environment support team as required.
  • Effective line-management skills to ensure a clean, safe, and tidy 5-star kitchen is maintained, ensuring appropriate COSHH and allergy management protocols are implemented at all times.
  • Ability to manage a budget, champion healthy eating, and work effectively in a busy, team-orientated environment.

How to Apply:

Successful applicants will need to provide 'right to work in the UK' documentation and evidence of any qualifications essential to the role, undertake a DBS check, and provide satisfactory references, prior to commencing employment with us. If your application is successful, our recruitment and compliance team will be there to support you through our onboarding process, every step of the way.


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