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Nursery Chef

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Les Petites Etoiles

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United Kingdom , Crouch Hill

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Salary:

27040.00 GBP / Year

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
  • 7 weeks of paid holiday

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 09, 2025

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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