Nursery Chef

Recruiter
Anonymous
Location
Essex
Salary
9.59 - 10.55 GBP Hourly
Posted
19 Sep 2019
Closes
17 Oct 2019
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
NURSERY CHEF -LEYS NURSERY

JOB DETAILS

Job title: Nursery Chef

Employment type: Permanent

Location: Borough and County: Barking and Dagenham

Salary: hourly rate GBP9.59 - GBP10.55

Are you a passionate Chef with experience in an Early Years setting?

Do you hold a Food Hygiene and Professional Cooking qualifications and looking for an exciting new role?

About us:

The London Early Years Foundation (LEYF) are the UK's largest childcare social enterprise. As a registered charity, we believe that our 37 nurseries across London have a duty to be a part of and support their local communities, to break down barriers by offering quality childcare to all local families.

About the job:

• Total capacity of Nursery: 49 place Nursery

• Opening Times: 8.00AM -6.00PM

Leys Children Centre is located within walking distance of an underground station and is also in the grounds of a local school. The nursery has some great features that makes it truly unique, such as the two spacious outdoor play areas with all-weather surfaces which enable free-flow play.

The Chef will be responsible for the running of the kitchen and would provide excellent nutrition for all our children attending that setting. Our menus are designed to be diverse and enticing, using local produce and growing our own fruit and vegetables wherever possible.

About you:

Full and relevant Food Hygiene qualification at level 2 or above.

Preferred knowledge of safeguarding, child protection and how this is monitored in a nursery setting.

Preferred experience working in a Kitchen based in an early year's setting

To understand and promote a healthy lifestyle for our children

To continually strive for best practice in yourself and inspiring others.

To have a passion for making a difference in their communities.

Being passionate about preparing fresh, balanced, nutritious meals for the babies and children in the nursery.

Able to communicate effectively with all nurseries (customers) to ensure correct delivery of meals and snacks the meet the specific needs of children.

Good hygiene practice is essential.

Allergy Awareness and catering qualification is desirable.

A team player with the ability to use own initiative

What's in it for you:

We know it's our people who make LEYF great. That's why we value each staff member and offer:

Make a difference to the children who need it the most

Pay and conditions above national average within the early years sector

50% off of childcare

GBP750 refer a friend bonus

Up to 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and an additional 3 days over the Christmas period

Full access to LEYF Academy - minimum of 8 days per year training covering mandatory courses and additional professional development designed.

10% GLL Gym discount

7% employer contribution towards pension

Guaranteed salary increase after probation

Overtime pay

Annual travel loan

Free life assurance

Access to our work life support services

Flexible working

Access to LEYF social events; New Year's Awards ceremony, Annual Conference and Summer BBQ

Apply today! Our dedicated recruitment team will be in touch!

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The London Early Years (LEYF) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and an enhanced DBS will be required