Are you looking for your Culinary Adventure? Come join our team at Bright Horizons Stoke Newington Day Nursery and Preschool!
Salary: £29,031 - £36,000 per annum (depending on qualifications and experience)
Location: Stoke Newington
Are you a culinary wizard with a passion for creating delicious, nutritious meals for little ones? We're on the hunt for a full-time Early Years Chef to join our Bright Horizons family at Stoke Newington Day Nursery which is located near to the overground..
What we can offer you:
- Above industry standard salary with annual reviews
- 50% discounted childcare for your first child
- Up to 28 days holiday per year, with the option to buy more
- Smart Health access: 24/7 Virtual GP appointments, fitness programs, and mental health support
- Financial support: Early wage access, low-interest loans, and discounts on high street brands, travel, utilities, and days out
- Career development programs tailored to your journey, with opportunities across our nursery network
- Future Leaders program: Preparing you for Room Leader roles
- Employee appreciation: Celebrations throughout the year, including our annual Awards of Excellence gala
- Flexible working: We're happy to discuss options that suit you
Why Bright Horizons?
We live by our HEART values: Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork. If these resonate with you, you'll fit right in at one of our 300 nurseries across the UK. We've been recognized as a Great Place to Work every year since 2006, and we're also celebrated as a Great Place for Wellbeing and Women.
Did you know?
Our Bright Horizons Foundation for Children has been making a difference since 2005, supporting thousands of children and families in crisis across nearly 100 locations. Plus, every Bright Horizons colleague gets a paid volunteer day each year to give back!
What you’ll be doing:
- Prepare, cook, and present age-appropriate food for all the children with minimum wastage
- 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
- Lead cookery club sessions with the children
- Support with other nursery activities like BBQs, fetes, and staff meetings
- Manage and record stock levels 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, safety, and safeguarding
- Maintain a positive, happy, and safe environment with colleagues
What we’re looking for:
- Previous experience in a role involving cooking in a domestic or commercial property
- Passion for nutrition and inspiring others in healthy eating
- Food Safety CIEH L2 or above (or equivalent) – must be passed on day 1 in post
- Sound knowledge of COSHH
- Ability to manage different dietary requirements, particularly food allergies
- Great communication skills with colleagues, children, and parents
- Ability to work under pressure
Bright Horizons is committed to creating inclusive environments where everyone feels they belong and can thrive in meaningful ways. We welcome applicants from all ages and backgrounds and will consider reasonable adjustments required by applicants. Please note, due to our sector, all roles are subject to an Enhanced DBS.
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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £28,274.00-£32,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Bereavement leave
- Childcare
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free flu jabs
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
- Store discount
- Transport links
Schedule:
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Work Location: In person