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Nursery Chef

Employer
London Early Years Foundation
Location
South West London
Salary
£18000.00 - £19000.00 per annum
Closing date
14 Feb 2019

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Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Function
Kitchen Staff
Sector
Nursery

Job Details

Be INSPIRED and Join LEYF!

Nursery: Wandsworth Bridge Nursery School

Location: 291 Wandsworth Bridge Road SW6 2NX

Salary: £19,000.00 per annum

Are you passionate about food, with the drive and determination needed to organise a kitchen and plan nutritional menus? If so, we would love to hear from you.

The London Early Years Foundation (LEYF) are one of the capital's leading providers of high quality early years learning and care. In line with our commitment to ensuring that our children receive a healthy and nutritious diet we are looking to recruit a new nursery chef based in our Leys Children's Centre Nursery located in Dagenham.

About the nursery

Our Wandsworth Bridge Nursery School (formerly Townmead Community Nursery) opened in 2015 and has been rated 'OUTSTANDING' by Ofsted in August 2017. The nursery is a 48-place nursery (0-5 years) and we offer a bright, spacious environment for the children to learn and explore in.

Your role will include:

  • Providing nutritionally balanced meals and snacks to the children within the nursery throughout the day.
  • An excellent understanding of food intolerances, allergies and dietary requirements.
  • Responsibility for the cleanliness of all kitchen equipment, the kitchen and food storage areas.
  • Adhere to all health and safety policies and legislation.
  • key attributes We are looking for in a Nursery chef:
  • Have previous experience of working in a kitchen, preferably working within early years.
  • Holding a Basic Food Hygiene certificate.
  • Being passionate about preparing fresh, balanced, nutritious meals for the babies and children in the nursery.
  • Able to communicate effectively with all nurseries (customers) to ensure correct delivery of meals and snacks the meet the specific needs of children.
  • Good hygiene practice is essential.
  • Allergy Awareness qualification is essential.As a permanent member, you will be entitled to:
  • So, what benefits can LEYF offer you?
  • 50% discount on childcare costs at one of our 37 London Nurseries.
  • 7% employer contribution pension.
  • 23 days' annual leave plus an additional 3 days over Christmas.
  • 4 training days per year with our award-winning staff and development programme.The London Early Years Foundation (LEYF) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and an enhanced DBS will be required. Interested? Click Apply!
  • We also offer additional discounts with GLL gym memberships

Company

At LEYF, we are more than just a nursery. We are making a difference every day to the lives of children in areas of London where there is limited access to high-quality early years education for local children, especially those living in poverty.

With a network of 39 nurseries across London, we are one of the largest providers of funded places for two-year-olds in London, and over 50% of those nurseries are rated Outstanding by Ofsted. As a social enterprise, our profits are invested back into our organisation so that we can continue to provide this high-quality education for all children and their families.

If you want to work somewhere with real purpose and heart, LEYF has a role for you. Whilst you are working to support our children, we make sure to support you too. You’ll benefit from:

  • Award-winning training and development
  • 26 days annual leave + 8 paid training days each year
  • Extensive benefits (including 70% of childcare fees and your birthday off)
  • Flexible working options
  • Money to celebrate Ofsted inspections as a team
  • Sector-leading parental leave pay (50% of your salary)

We want you want to be part of our supportive team that makes a difference every day and gives every child the best start in life, apply for one of our roles today and see find opportunities to grow with us in your new career journey.

Company info
Website
Telephone
020 7592 3620
Location
121 Marsham Street
Pimlico
London
SW1P 4LX
United Kingdom

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