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Les Petites Etoiles · Gastronomy

Nursery Chef

United Kingdom, Crouch Hill Employment contract 31000.00 GBP / Year · Job Posted June 16, 2026

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Job Description

As the Chef, you will be solely responsible for the day-to-day running of the kitchen. This will include the preparation of an entirely organic set menu plan (provided by the school) which consists of a morning snack (chopped fruit), preparation of lunch for 45 children and 25 staff and an afternoon snack (varying from smoothies to sandwiches).

Job Responsibility

Maintaining high hygiene standards to ensure a safe working environment following Food Standard Agency/ Environmental Health guidelines
Prepare a balanced rotating menu considering the children's dietary and cultural requirements
Maintaining necessary kitchen procedures and records
Liaise with the nursery Manager on the ordering of necessary kitchen equipment
To undertake any other reasonable catering duties as requested by the Nursery Manager
Ensure all crockery, cutlery and cooking utensils are washed following food safety guidelines
Ensure that all foods are ready at the specified time and correctly served
To implement and maintain the company’s equal opportunities policy, ensuring that children, parents and the staff team are valued, and practice is positive and non-discriminatory

Requirements

Experience preparing food for large numbers of children and or adults
Level 2 Food Hygiene certificate or above (we can provide training if not)
Food Allergen Awareness (training will be provided)

What we offer

Paid Sick days
Training and Development opportunities
Birthday bonus
Trip after ten years
Events
Help for bike purchase
Well-being program
Free independent counselling service
Free lunches

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