Job Description

Chef Manager -

Are you ready to dream big and join our exciting new Nursery, leading the way by reshaping Early Years provision?

We are looking for an exceptional person to join our exceptional team. To create exciting, nutritional meals and snacks for our children.

Location:

Thirsk, North Yorkshire

Hours:

Monday -Friday 42.5 hours a week


Have you considered working in the nursery industry? We probably have the best working hours in the hospitality business, we don't have late nights or weekends, and it's consistent throughout the week.


Do you crave the taste of success? Do you dream of delivering a high-quality, nutritionally benefitting, attractive plate of food that not only tickles the taste buds but also makes a difference to the health and well-being of children? Then why not join us as a Chef Manager at Lara Nursery, Thirsk to make every tasting moment matter?

JOINING THE 'LARA NURSERY' FAMILY

It began as a dream, to develop a childcare setting of the highest quality. To offer children the freedom of opportunities in nature. Where children are enthused to be offered highly nutritious food where they have contributed to the growing and preparation. To develop a generation of independent thinkers, big dreamers, and lifelong learners. We wanted to change the way Early Years education was delivered. With career-driven individuals who light up a room with enthusiasm. Where children and practitioners become our family and are prepared for the ever-changing world ahead of them.

THE ROLE

Within your role as Chef Manager, you can make a difference in our children's lives. Your responsibilities will include:

Managing your team to ensure delivery of innovative solutions and quality service in line with business objectives and company standards to achieve and maximise set targets. Proactive management of the catering team. Responsible for recruiting, supporting, training, and people development to deliver an efficient, high-quality service to our residents Accountable for ensuring ongoing staff communications between nursery practitioners and the catering team. Responsible for maintaining, ordering, and controlling food stocks within budget. Innovative menu planning and design of food service within specified budgets ensuring a high standard of food presentation and portion/quality control. Accountable for creating a platform for financial growth through cost control and culinary excellence. Accountable for COSHH, Food Safety, H&S, legal regulations, environmental policies, and duty of care to customers and colleagues.

ABOUT YOU

We are looking for an ambitious, experienced, proactive inspirational leader, who can create a motivational culture in a high-pressured environment and ensure our children are always delivered a 5food experience.

You will ...

Be able to effectively listen, establishing trust and ensuring contractual compliance through exemplary leadership. Be able to take the initiative and responsibility, committing to achieving growth by creating a culture of flexibility, adaptability, and challenging the norm. Have proven leadership skills City & Guilds 7061 or NVQ Level 2 in Catering for the Hospitality Industry Ideally experience as a Chef Manager or in a similar environment and role

IN RETURN

You'll be joining a family business and will benefit from our generous range of benefits which include:

28 days holiday (FTE) (including bank holidays) Annual pay reviews Supportive and bespoke Induction Training Programmes, ongoing training and development, and nationally recognised qualifications
Pension Contributions & a range of excellent discounts for shops, restaurants, days out & more. Subject to Terms and Conditions

PLEASE NOTE:

Lara Nurseries is committed to the safety and well-being of the children in our care, as such the successful post holder will be required to undergo a robust vetting process, including an enhanced DBS Check and Reference History Checks