Our Banstead Nursery

Childcare

EarlyYearsChef

£0k+ Banstead, Surrey, United Kingdom PART TIME Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Early Years Chef at Our Banstead Nursery. Skills: Early Years Chef, Nutrition, Dietary requirements. Prepare age-appropriate food. Cook age-appropriate food”

Industry & Context.

Childcare
Eligibility Requirements

Enhanced DBS check

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Previous cooking experience, Food Safety CIEH L2 or above, Sound knowledge of COSHH

Nice to Have

Previous experience in domestic or commercial property

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 with parents

Lead cookery club sessions

Support nursery activities

Support staff meetings

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Work in partnership with team; Communicate with colleagues; Communicate with children; Communicate with parents

Full Job Description

**Nursery –** Bright Horizons Banstead Day Nursery and Preschool **Salary** – From £15.36 per hour (dependant on qualification/s and experience) **Location** – Banstead, Surrey 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 Banstead Nursery, situated in Banstead, Surrey. **This is a part time role working Monday-Wednesday, 8:00-17:00 all year round.** This nursery offers a fantastic, purpose-built nursery with specialist rooms designed for each developmental stage. Situated just off the A217, and within walking distance of Banstead village, the nursery has ample parking **Our Benefits** * From £15.36 per hour * 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 * Shift options: Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday *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

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