Nursery Chef

Job DescriptionNursery: Acre Wood Day Nursery, ArleseynnSalary: 13.00 per hournnHours: 25 hours per week, 9.00am-2.00pm Monday- FridaynnAcre Wood Day Nurseryis on the lookout for a committed and enthusiastic Kitchen Chef to become apart of the kitchen team. The ideal candidate will support in preparing nutritious meals for children and will gain valuable experience in food preparation, kitchen operations, and hygiene standards.nnWe are currently seeking a Nursery Chef to join our team. This full-time role offers 40hours per week, with flexible shift patterns between 7:30 AM and 6:30PM. Please note that this is a full-year position, as the nursery operates year-round, and is not term-time only.nnWhy Join us:nnAt Family First, we value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:nnntAnnual Leave: Starting at 20days, plus a paid day off for your birthday and bank holidays.ntHealth and Wellbeing: Access to a confidential employee assistance helpline.ntDevelopment: Tailored learning and development opportunities to support your career growth and progression.ntCompany Pension: Secure your future with our competitive pension scheme!ntReferral Program: Earn bonuses for bringing great new colleagues into our family!ntCompany Events: Enjoy team-building activities, social gatherings, and special celebrations!ntCareer Progression Opportunities!nnnAs Nursery Chef, you will:nnntKeep the kitchen a clean and safe environment, adhering to internal and external requirements; complete the Kitchen Hygiene Checklist each month, and ensure that the Cleaning Schedule is complete and adhered to, being regularly updated and displayed prominently in the kitchenntEnsure the highest levels of cleanliness and hygiene in the nursery and kitchenntThe nursery staff will tell you each day of the numbers to cater for; prepare and cook enough age-appropriate food (cooked as near to the point of service as possible) for all the children on a daily basis, with minimum wastagentTake responsibility to make sure all dietary requirements are catered for and clearly communicated to the teamsntEnsure that dietary requirements and personal care routines are adhered to at all times, including the robust measures around the Red, Amber and Green plate proceduresntWork in co-operation and partnership with the Nursery team and parents to encourage a healthy and nutritious dietntEnsure that budgetary requirements are met through careful planning of all food ordersnnnAs Nursery Chef, you will need:nnntAble to demonstrate a sound knowledge of managing different dietary requirements around food allergies - essentialntSound Knowledge of COSHH - essentialntAble to work to a catering budget, in a manner that avoids fluctuating standards of food service - essentialntExperience and qualified to the appropriate level in any role which involves cooking in domestic or commercial property - essentialntFluent in written and spoken English at GCSE grade C (or equivalent) - essentialntExperienced and passionate about any role that involves cooking for young children desirablennnWe are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Safeguarding Duty.nnAcre Wood Day Nurseryis part of the Family First Group where we take great care to treat everyone as a person, with equal rights and responsibilities to any other individual, whether they are an adult or a child. We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice for all children and families according to their individual needs. Discrimination on the grounds of gender, age, race, religion or belief, marriage or civil partnership, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, ethnic or national origin, or political belief has no place within the Family First Group.nn

Created: 2025-09-10