Nursery Chef

Acre Wood Day Nursery is on the lookout for a committed and enthusiastic Kitchen Chef to become apart of the kitchen team. The ideal candidate will support in preparing nutritious meals for children and will gain valuable experience in food preparation, kitchen operations, and hygiene standards.

We are currently seeking a Nursery Chef to join our team. This full-time role offers 25 hours per week, with flexible shift patterns between 9:00 AM and 14:00 PM. Please note that this is a full-year position, as the nursery operates year-round, and is not term-time only.

Keep the kitchen a clean and safe environment, adhering to internal and external requirements; complete the Kitchen Hygiene Checklist each month, and ensure that the Cleaning Schedule is complete and adhered to, being regularly updated and displayed prominently in the kitchen

Ensure the highest levels of cleanliness and hygiene in the nursery and kitchen

The nursery staff will tell you each day of the numbers to cater for; prepare and cook enough age-appropriate food (cooked as near to the point of service as possible) for all the children on a daily basis, with minimum wastage

Take responsibility to make sure all dietary requirements are catered for and clearly communicated to the teams

Ensure that dietary requirements and personal care routines are adhered to at all times, including the robust measures around the Red, Amber and Green plate procedures

Work in co-operation and partnership with the Nursery team and parents to encourage a healthy and nutritious diet

Ensure that budgetary requirements are met through careful planning of all food orders