Job Description

12.35 -13.18 per hour depending on experience. 25-27.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9.30am -2.30/3pm

50 weeks per annum (pre-school is closed 13/8/26-28/8/26). Permanent contract with holiday allowance during term times approx. 12 days). Annual leave allowance to also be used during 1 week at Christmas (w/c 22/12/25) and 1 week at Easter (13/4/26) and bank holidays.

Pro rata wage depending on hours Sept25-aug26

Offer:

Free lunches, plus free tea/coffee/snacks, Future opportunities for higher qualifications and career development, family team of experience and qualified practitioners, staff outings and birthday treats, pensions and flexibility offered when needed.

Closing Date:

20th June 2025

Interview Date:

TBC

Start Date:

Monday 1st September 2025

:

Green Shoots is an Early Years setting with a strong focus on offering children healthy activities, healthy snacks and lunches and healthy choices in their early years development. We are looking for an enthusiastic cook/chef who is interested in preparing fresh hot meals for up to 28 pre-school children and 7 staff. Our kitchen has a hatch window linking to the main pre-school room, we believe that mealtimes, food preparation and cooking should be shared with young children and as our pre-school chef/cook we would welcome you into our community and value your skills. If you would enjoy working in a friendly team environment where children look up to you as their pre-school chef, then this could be the job for you. This is a great opportunity for the right candidate.

Essential Skills and Qualifications:

Valid level 2/3 Food Safety Certificate (easily obtained online)

Job related experience

Green Shoots Pre-School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our safeguarding policy requires a DBS check prior to an appointment.

Please contact Judy for an application pack on 07712 617336 or email greenshootsbath@outlook.com

Example menu:

Monday

Jacket potatoes with beans and cheese

Homemade jam tarts

Snack am Teacakes, butter apple slices

Snack pm oatcakes, cucumber, yeast extract

Tuesday

Pea plant protein Meatballs with tomato sauce, pasta, green beans, cheese and garlic bread

Fruit salad and baby meringues

Snack am Oat cakes, cream cheese, apple

Snack pm Tuna wraps, cucumber

Wednesday

Cod with pesto crumb, roast tomoato sauce, new potatoes and peas

Fruit crumble with custard

Snack am Breadsticks, hummus, carrot

Snack pm Wholemeal roll, red Leicester, grapes

Pre-School Chef

Main Objective

To maintain a high standard of cleanliness in the kitchen and to be responsible for the preparation and cooking of a well-balanced and nutritious snack and lunch menus.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Work with the management team to follow/plan a balanced rotating menu taking into account dietary and cultural requirements of children and staff that attend the pre-school.

To complete regular and updated Food Hygiene training as and when necessary.

Adhere to the Food and Nutrition Guidelines during the preparation, cooking and serving of all food.

Ensure food is hygienically stored and food storage areas are kept clean.

To order stock and deliveries in line with requirements and budget control. Maintaining correct stock levels, ensuring stock rotation and ensuring all stock is clearly labelled to include expiry dates.

Ensure that high standards of hygiene and safety are maintained at all times in the kitchen through daily cleaning and monitoring kitchen equipment.

Ensure all crockery and utensils are washed up as appropriate.

Maintaining freezers and refrigerators are at correct temperature.

Ensuring the effective and regular removal of waste materials to the designated waste store.

Ensure all catering related accidents are reported immediately to the manager and all appropriate documentation is completed.

General

Enjoy working with children in a busy and fun environment and with a friendly staff team

Participate in celebration events, open days and fundraising events.

Adhere to a professional code of conduct and appropriate dress.

Attend any other relevant duties to the post, e.g. staff meetings where necessary.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: From 16,475.00 per year

Expected hours: 27 per week

Benefits:

Company pension Employee discount
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 30/06/2025
Expected start date: 01/09/2025