Job Description

Nursery Chef

The Orchard Day Nursery Wimbledon

ASAP Start

Salary- Up to 31,000

Full time 40 hours per week, Mon to Fri, 8:00 - 5:00

We are looking to appoint a Chef to work in our friendly nursery located in Wimbledon

This is an excellent opportunity for you to work with passionate staff and amazing children in an environment where progression is encouraged and where you will make a real difference. The opportunity would suit a current nursery chef or someone looking for a chef role outside of hospitality and the long, late shift pattern.

As our Chef you will be responsible for the preparation of meals for our children and staff. Facilities are excellent and our Kitchen is the heart of the open plan nursery. With the kitchen in a prime position, you will engage with and provide healthy, nutritious and exciting meals to our children.

Located on Wimbledon high street, The Orchard Day Nursery is in a great location and will offer you the opportunity to join a passionate team of staff in providing excellent childcare.

We are looking for a well-qualified Chef who will has and can complete the following;

Estimate food consumption and requisitions or purchases foodstuffs

Can be responsible for weekly & Monthly food ordering ensuring stock control

Receive & examines foodstuffs and supplies to make sure quality and quantity meet established standards specifications

Select and develops recipes based on type of food to be prepared and applying personal knowledge experience in food preparation

Following all guidelines for food hygiene and health and safety

Take full responsibility for the cleaning of the kitchen.

Working within budget guidelines

NVQ Level 2 in Food Preparation.

NVQ Level 2 in Food Service; Intermediate Food Hygiene

Certificate of completion of any training program in cooking, or vocational school

Hold a basic food hygiene certificate

Has an excellent working understanding or allergies and preparing food in line with different needs.

Applicants with the following characteristics are sought:

Cooking experience within any food establishment

Good understanding of commercial catering operation

A good understanding of food hygiene and HACCP

Enthusiasm, vision, drive, adaptability, and resilience

High personal standards, self-motivated and proactive

Suitability to work with children

Flexible and maintain a sound sense of humour

Commitment to continued personal and professional development

The Orchard Day Nursery is part of the Inspired Learning Group of schools. Employees will not only be welcomed to the nursery they will also benefit from;

Competitive Salary. Annual salary review. Professional Development and Training opportunities with the prospect of career and salary progression as our business grows. Ongoing coaching from the management team. Childcare fee discount. Annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays with Annual leave increasing with service. Pension scheme. Refer a friend scheme up to 750. Health cash plan covering 10 healthcare benefits and services such as optical, dental, dental accident, chiropody, therapy treatments and health club concession. Access to Doctor line from anywhere in the world. Employee Assistance Programme.
We look forward to receiving your application, to apply please follow this link - https://applicant.website/i/65A755/vacancy-info/0000000922

For an informal discussion please do call Tom on 07706 323847.

Interested candidates should send an application at the earliest possible time.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the date advertised.

Interviews will take place on a rolling basis, as applications are received.

The Orchard Day Nursery Wimbledon is totally committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children & young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, as all new staff will be subject to enhanced DBS clearance, identity checks, qualification checks and employment checks to include an exploration of any gaps within employment, two satisfactory references and registration with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

INDMP

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 30,000.00-32,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress Childcare Company pension Cycle to work scheme Employee discount Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Referral programme Store discount
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Orchard Chef