Early Years Chef

Nursery – Bright Horizons Lewisham Day Nursery and Preschool
Salary – From £31,948 per annum (dependant on qualification/s and experience)
Location – Lewisham, London
Are you looking to work for an organisation whose culture is driven by our HEART principles – Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork? Where you can be yourself, feel supported, and help to make a difference to the next generation? Somewhere you can say: “I did that.”
We’re looking for an Early Years Chef to join our Lewisham Nursery, situated in Lewisham, London.
Our Bright Horizons Lewisham Day Nursery and Preschool is Ofsted rated 'Good', and is easily accessible on the National Rail and Docklands Light Railway and is a 10 minute walk away from Lewisham Train Station.
Our Benefits
From £31,948 per annum
Childcare discount of 50% for first child
Enhanced parental leave
20 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and paid Christmas closure. Ability to also purchase additional leave*
Pension
Financial and wellbeing benefits including 24/7 virtual GP appointments, early access to wages, and more
Professional development programme access for every stage of your career, including access to a careers coach
Shift options: 40 hours over 5 days
*Subject to T&Cs
The Role
As an Early Years Chef you will prepare, cook, and present age-appropriate food for all the children in the nursery, with minimum wastage. You will ensure all dietary requirements are catered for and clearly communicated to teams, and work in partnership with the team and parents to encourage a healthy and nutritious diet. You will also have an active role in leading cookery club sessions with the children, and support with other nursery activities, such as BBQs, Fetes, and staff meetings.
What we’re looking for
Previous experience within a cooking role, in a domestic or commercial property
Passion for nutrition, and inspiring others in healthy eating
Ability to demonstrate a sound knowledge of managing different dietary requirements, particularly food allergies
Food Safety CIEH L2 or above (or equivalent) – this must be passed on day 1 in post
Sound knowledge of COSHH
Great communication skills, with colleagues, children, and parents
Ability to work under pressure
Bright Horizons is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This post is subject to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, which will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome people from all ages and backgrounds to apply. We will consider reasonable adjustments required by applicants. Please note, due to our sector all roles are subject to an Enhanced DBS.
If you want to make a difference, with a company who has been voted Great Place to Work every year since 2006, apply today!
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Bright Horizons is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This post is subject to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, which will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome people from all ages and backgrounds to apply. We will consider reasonable adjustments required by applicants.
Proud to be a Great Place to Work for 20 years. Apply today!
We look forward to receiving your application!