Job Description

Nursery -

Bright Horizons Goldhawk Road Day Nursery & Preschool, 214-216 Goldhawk Road, Shepherd's Bush, Greater London, W12 9NX

Salary

- Starting from 30,659.20 per annum (dependent on qualification/s and experience)

Hours

- Full time, 40 hours, Monday - Friday

Location

- Shepherds Bush, W12 9NX


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 are looking for a full time Nursery Chef, to join our Bright Horizons Goldhawk Road Day Nursery & Preschool located in Shepherds Bush, W12 9NX



Our beautiful Goldhawk Road Nursery is a new build and boasts being a light, airy building with a large staff room and well being room for staff. There are lots of endless opportunities to progress your career.



The nursery is a stunning 86 place setting in a beautifully converted town house, which will feature spacious rooms and 3 separate garden areas, perfect for plenty of outdoor teaching and learning!



It has great public transport links, being only a short walk from the Goldhawk Road underground station (on the circle and Hammersmith and City lines) and Ravenscourt Park underground station (On the district line), a 15 minute walk from Shepherds Bush (on the central line underground and overground station) as well as onsite parking.

Our Benefits

Starting from 30,659.20 per annum 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 under pressure

We are an inclusive employer and welcome people from all ages and backgrounds to apply. We will consider reasonable adjustments required by applicants. Please note, due to our sector all roles are subject to an Enhanced DBS.


If you want to make a difference, with a company who has been voted Great Place to Work every year since 2006, apply today!



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We look forward to receiving your application!


If you experience any problems, please email europe.recruitment@brighthorizons.com and we will be happy to help.