Nursery Chef

This a great opportunity from an experienced Nursery Chef to join a warm and welcoming Nursery.

You will be an experienced cook/chef with the skills and ability to prepare and cook delicious and nutritional home cooked meals for children aged 5 and under.

As the Nursery Chef you will have experience in managing dietary requirements and managing the food safety systems of a fully functioning professional kitchen, having a proven track record in Food Hygiene Inspections advantageous.

Some of your responsibilities will include:-

* Plan, prepare and cook nutritious, home cooked meals for children under the age of five years, including young babies who are weaning.

* Manage and maintain the nursery kitchen environment to ensure hygiene standards.

* Support the management team in seasonal menu planning.

* To champion healthy eating.

* To be involved in the purchase and procurement of food and equipment.

You will need to have the following qualifications, training and experience:-

* Ideally qualified to NVQ 2 or 3 in Catering and Food Safety Management.

* Experience in a professional kitchen environment.

* Knowledge and experience in planning, preparing and cooking nutritious meals.

* Knowledge and understanding of child led weaning.

* A thorough understanding of allergy management.

* A working understanding of Food Hygiene & Safety, ideally qualified to Level 2.

* A working understanding of the Safer Food Better Business Management systems.

We believe that we can only be as successful as our employees. That is why we invest 100% in each and every member of our team.

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