Nursery Chef and Kitchen Manager

6 days ago


Hitchin, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom Childbase Full time

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Nursery Cook/Chef to join our team at Highbury Lodge Day Nursery in Hitchin. This is a full-time position, working 37.5 hours a week, with a variety of shifts between 07:30-18:30, Monday-Friday.

About the Role

This role involves preparing and cooking raw-ingredients in-line with a set menu, producing a range of different meals that cater for varied dietary requirements in a professional kitchen environment.

The ideal candidate will be able 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.

The successful applicant will have previous experience in managing a kitchen assistant to ensure a clean, safe and tidy 5-star kitchen is maintained, implementing COSHH and allergy management protocols at all times.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a busy, team-orientated environment and has a passion for healthy eating. You will also have the ability to manage a budget effectively.

Salary and Benefits

The annual salary for this position is estimated to be between £23,166 and £28,584 per annum (when working 37.5 hours). As a member of our team, you will receive up to 50 paid days off work per year, plus various retail discounts and reduced ticket prices on days out.

We also offer childcare discount from day one; 75% for your children and/or 40% for your grandchildren, '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.
  • Able to accurately record temperature checks and produce essential reports on allergy management and food wastage.
  • Prior experience in managing a kitchen assistant to ensure a clean, safe and tidy 5-star kitchen is maintained.
  • Ability to manage a budget effectively.

Benefits of Working with Childbase

  • Annual salary of £23,166-£28,584 (when working 37.5 hours).
  • Up to 50 paid days off work per year.
  • Variety of retail discounts and reduced ticket prices on days out.
  • Childcare discount from day one.
  • 'Recommend a friend' bonuses of £1,000.
  • Complimentary breakfast, lunch and refreshments.
  • Mental health app, employee assistance scheme, occupational health service and private medical care.

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