Early Years Field Chef

3 weeks ago

Epping, United Kingdom Bright Horizons Full time

Nursery: Various nurseries around the M1/ M25 corridor

Salary: Circa £32,000 per annum (dependent on qualification/s and experience)

Location: Enfield, Harpenden, Loughton, Sawbridgeworth and surrounding areas (as required).

We are looking for a full time Field Early Years Chef, to join our Bright Horizons Central and London Division. This role will involve travelling around nurseries within the given region, which includes settings in Enfield, Harpenden, Loughton, Sawbridgeworth and Saffron Walden to act as an Early Years Chef for the setting, as and when required.

What we can offer you

Our benefits include, but are not limited to;

Above industry standard salary, with annual salary reviews

Discounted childcare of 50% for first child (T&C apply)

Up to 33 days holiday per year, with the option to buy additional days

Smart Health access, including 24/7 access to Virtual GP appointments, fitness programmes and mental health support

Financial support through early access to wages, low interest debt consolidation loans and a wide variety of discounts across high street brands, travel, utilities and days out

Development programme access for every stage of your career, tailored to your individual journey, with opportunities across our network of nurseries

Access to our Future Leaders programme, preparing you to further your career

Employee Appreciation throughout the year including our annual Awards of Excellence gala’s

Happy to Talk Flexible Working

Why 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 2006 - as well 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

What you’ll be doing

Prepare, cook, and present age-appropriate food for all the children with minimum wastage

Take responsibility to ensure all dietary requirements are catered for and clearly communicated to the teams

Keep the kitchen a clean and safe environment, adhering to internal and external requirements

Have an active role in leading the cookery club sessions with the children

Support with other nursery activities e.g., BBQs, Fetes, and staff meetings

Ensure stock levels are suitably managed and recorded, in line with company procedure

Work in partnership with the nursery team and parents, to encourage a healthy and nutritious diet

Promote and ensure child welfare, protection, health and safety and safeguarding

Work with colleagues to maintain a positive, happy and safe environment

What we’re looking for

Previous experience within a role which involves cooking in a domestic or commercial property

Passion for nutrition, and inspiring others in healthy eating

Food Safety CIEH L2 or above (or equivalent) – this must be passed on day 1 in post

Sound knowledge of COSHH

Ability to demonstrate a sound knowledge of managing different dietary requirements, particularly food allergies

Great communication skills, with both colleagues, children, and parents

Ability to work under pressure

We look forward to receiving your application

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