Early Years Culinary Specialist

3 weeks ago


Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom Bright Horizons Full time

Job Summary:

We are seeking a skilled Early Years Chef to join our team at Bright Horizons. As a key member of our nursery kitchen, you will be responsible for preparing and presenting healthy, age-appropriate meals for our young children.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Prepare and cook meals for children with minimal food waste
  • Ensure all dietary requirements are met and communicated to the team
  • Maintain a clean and safe kitchen environment
  • Lead cookery club sessions with children
  • Support nursery activities, such as BBQs and staff meetings
  • Manage stock levels and record keeping
  • Work with the nursery team and parents to promote healthy eating
  • Promote child welfare, protection, health, and safety

Requirements:

  • Previous experience in cooking in a domestic or commercial setting
  • Passion for nutrition and inspiring healthy eating
  • Food Safety CIEH L2 or above (or equivalent)
  • Sound knowledge of COSHH and managing dietary requirements
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to work under pressure

About Bright Horizons:

We are driven by our HEART values (Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork). If your values align, you'd be a great fit to join one of our 300 nurseries across the UK. We've also been voted Great Place to Work every year since as well as achieving Great Place for Wellbeing and Great Place for Women.

Did you know, Bright Horizons Foundation for Children charity has been established since 2005 supporting the lives of thousands of children and families in crisis, across almost 100 locations? Each Bright Horizons colleague is entitled to a paid volunteer day every year



  • Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom Bright Horizons Full time

    Nutrition and Culinary ExpertiseWe are seeking a skilled Early Years Chef to join our team at Bright Horizons. As a key member of our kitchen team, you will be responsible for preparing and presenting healthy, age-appropriate meals for our children.Key ResponsibilitiesPrepare and cook meals for children, ensuring minimal waste and catering to dietary...


  • Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom Bright Horizons Full time

    Nutrition and Culinary ExpertiseWe are seeking a skilled Early Years Chef to join our team at Bright Horizons. As a key member of our nursery staff, you will be responsible for preparing and presenting healthy, age-appropriate meals for our children.Key ResponsibilitiesPrepare and cook meals for the children, ensuring minimal waste and catering to dietary...


  • Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom Bright Horizons Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a skilled Early Years Chef to join our team at Bright Horizons. As a key member of our kitchen team, you will be responsible for preparing and presenting healthy, nutritious meals for our children.Key ResponsibilitiesPrepare and cook meals for children, ensuring minimum wastage and catering to dietary requirements.Lead cookery...

  • Culinary Specialist

    3 weeks ago


    Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom Sodexo Full time

    Job OverviewWe are seeking a skilled Culinary Specialist to join our team at Sodexo in Cambridge CB2 0BA. As a key member of our culinary team, you will be responsible for crafting and cooking mouth-watering dishes that exceed our customers' expectations.Key Responsibilities:Craft and cook high-quality dishes that meet our customers' expectationsDevelop and...


  • Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom Teaching Personnel Full time

    Teaching Personnel, a leading provider of education recruitment solutions, is seeking a dedicated EYFS Teacher to join a well-respected primary school in Cambridge. The ideal candidate will possess Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or Early Years Teacher Status (EYTS) and have a proven track record in delivering high-quality teaching and learning experiences...


  • Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom Realise Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking an experienced Early Years Trainer or Trainee to join our team at Realise. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for supporting learners in achieving their goals through Early Years Level 2, 3 or 5 apprenticeships or Adult Learning short courses.Your Key ResponsibilitiesSupport a caseload of 45 learners across the...


  • Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom Realise Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking an experienced Early Years Trainer or Trainee to join our team at Realise. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for supporting learners in achieving their goals through Early Years Level 2, 3 or 5 apprenticeships or Adult Learning short courses.Your Key ResponsibilitiesSupport a caseload of 45 learners across the...


  • Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom beBee Professionals Full time £25,000 - £35,000

    We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Executive Culinary Specialist to lead our kitchen team in Cambridge, UK. As a key member of our culinary team, you will be responsible for preparing high-quality dishes, ensuring excellent food presentation, and maintaining high standards of kitchen hygiene.Key Responsibilities:Prepare and cook a variety of...


  • Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom Chartwells Full time

    About the Role:We are seeking a highly skilled and ambitious Executive Culinary Specialist to join our team at Chartwells. As a key member of our culinary team, you will be responsible for preparing and serving exceptional food experiences for our clients and customers. Your passion for culinary excellence and ability to lead a team will be essential in...

  • Culinary Specialist

    3 weeks ago


    Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom National Trust Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a skilled Culinary Specialist to join our team at the National Trust. As a key member of our food and beverage team, you will be responsible for preparing and presenting delicious food from scratch using fresh, seasonal ingredients.Key ResponsibilitiesPrepare and cook a variety of dishes using our 'National Trust Cookbook' as a...

  • Early Years Educator

    3 weeks ago


    Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom Reed Full time

    Reed Further Education is seeking a dedicated and passionate Early Years Lecturer to join our team of professionals. As a Lecturer in Further Education, you will have the opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of young people and adults.The role involves teaching and learning, and we are looking for someone who is enthusiastic about sharing their...


  • Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom Bright Horizons Full time

    Job SummaryAt Bright Horizons, we are seeking a dedicated and passionate Early Years Practitioner to join our team. As an Early Years Practitioner, you will play a vital role in shaping the lives of young children, fostering their growth, and ensuring their well-being.Key ResponsibilitiesPlan and deliver engaging activities that promote child development and...

  • Early Years Caregiver

    2 weeks ago


    Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom Bright Horizons Full time

    Bright Horizons Cambridge Science Park Nursery and Preschool OverviewAt Bright Horizons Cambridge Science Park Nursery and Preschool, we are committed to providing a nurturing and engaging environment for children and their families. We are seeking a dedicated and passionate Early Years Assistant to join our team.About the RoleWe are looking for an Early...

  • Early Years Educator

    3 weeks ago


    Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom Bright Horizons Full time

    Nursery: Bright Horizons Long Road Day Nursery and PreschoolJob Type: Full Time / PermanentSalary: From £27,232 per annum based on qualifications and experienceWe are seeking a highly skilled Early Years Practitioner to join our Bright Horizons Long Road Nursery team. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for planning and implementing...

  • Early Years Educator

    4 weeks ago


    Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom Bright Horizons Full time

    Job Title: Early Years Practitioner Level 3We are seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Early Years Practitioner to join our team at Bright Horizons Wolfson Court Day Nursery and Preschool.About the RoleAs an Early Years Practitioner, you will be responsible for planning, creating, and implementing engaging activities for children aged 0-5 years. You will...

  • Early Years Educator

    4 weeks ago


    Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom Bright Horizons Full time

    Job Title: Early Years Practitioner Level 3We are seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Early Years Practitioner to join our team at Bright Horizons Wolfson Court Day Nursery and Preschool.About the RoleAs an Early Years Practitioner, you will be responsible for planning, creating, and implementing engaging activities for children aged 0-5 years. You will...

  • Early Years Educator

    4 weeks ago


    Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom Tradewind Recruitment Full time

    Early Years Educator OpportunityWe are seeking an experienced and passionate Early Years Educator to join our team at a lovely Ofsted "Good" primary school in Cambridge.About the RoleThis is an exciting opportunity for a qualified and enthusiastic EYFS Teacher to work in a supportive and collaborative environment.Key ResponsibilitiesTeach EYFS or Year 1...

  • Early Years Educator

    4 weeks ago


    Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom Bright Horizons Full time

    Early Years Practitioner OpportunityWe are seeking a dedicated and passionate Early Years Practitioner to join our team at Bright Horizons Eddington Day Nursery and Preschool.About the RoleAs an Early Years Practitioner, you will be responsible for planning and implementing engaging activities to promote the development of our children. You will work closely...

  • Early Years Educator

    4 weeks ago


    Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom Bright Horizons Full time

    Early Years Practitioner OpportunityWe are seeking a dedicated and passionate Early Years Practitioner to join our team at Bright Horizons Eddington Day Nursery and Preschool.About the RoleAs an Early Years Practitioner, you will be responsible for planning and implementing engaging activities to promote the development of our children. You will work closely...

  • Early Years Educator

    4 weeks ago


    Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom N Family Club Full time

    Unlock Your Potential as an Early Years EducatorN Family Club is a leading nursery group in the UK, dedicated to providing high-quality early years education. As an Assistant Educator, you will play a vital role in inspiring young minds and helping them reach their full potential.Our BenefitsCompetitive salary: £9,000 - £9,975 per yearPerformance-related...