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Early Years Chef

Early Years Chef

Bright HorizonsAberdeen, Aberdeenshire
23 days ago
Salary
£28,724.00 yearly
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Nursery – 24 St Swithin

Salary – £28,724 per annum (dependant on qualification / s and experience)

Location – Aberdeen

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’re looking for an Early Years Chef to join our 24 St Swithin nursery.

Our Benefits

  • 28,724 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 nursery, care home or domestic 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 PVG Check.

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

    We look forward to receiving your application!