Bright Horizons
EarlyYearsChef
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“Early Years Chef at Bright Horizons. Skills: Nutrition, Healthy eating, Dietary requirements. Prepare age-appropriate food. Cook age-appropriate food”
Industry & Context.
Enhanced DBS check
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Previous experience in a cooking role, Food Safety CIEH L2 or above, Sound knowledge of COSHH
What You'll Do.
Prepare age-appropriate food
Cook age-appropriate food
Present age-appropriate food
Minimize food wastage
Cater for dietary requirements
Communicate dietary requirements
Encourage healthy diet
Lead cookery club sessions
Support nursery activities
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work in partnership with team; Work in partnership with parents
Communication Scope
Great communication skills
Full Job Description
**Nursery –** **Bright Horizons Teddies Woking Day Nursery** **Salary** -**£****29,931.20 - £40,851.20** per annum (dependant on qualification/s and experience) **Location** – **Woking** Are you looking to work for an organisation whose culture is driven by our HEART principles – Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork? Where you can be yourself, feel supported, and help to make a difference to the next generation? Somewhere you can say: “I did that.” We’re looking for an Early Years Chef to join our Teddies Woking Day Nursery. **Our Benefits** * Childcare discount of 50% for first child * Enhanced parental leave * 20 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and paid Christmas closure. Ability to also purchase additional leave* * Pension * Financial and wellbeing benefits including 24/7 virtual GP appointments, early access to wages, and more * Professional development programme access for every stage of your career, including access to a careers coach *Subject to T&Cs **The Role** As an Early Years Chef you will prepare, cook, and present age-appropriate food for all the children in the nursery, with minimum wastage. You will ensure all dietary requirements are catered for and clearly communicated to teams, and work in partnership with the team and parents to encourage a healthy and nutritious diet. You will also have an active role in leading cookery club sessions with the children, and support with other nursery activities, such as BBQs, Fetes, and staff meetings. **What we’re looking for** * Previous experience within a cooking role, in a domestic or commercial property * Passion for nutrition, and inspiring others in healthy eating * Ability to demonstrate a sound knowledge of managing different dietary requirements, particularly food allergies * Food Safety CIEH L2 or above (or equivalent) – this must be passed on day 1 in post * Sound knowledge of COSHH * Great communication skills, with colleagues, children, and parents * Ability to work un
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