Nursery School Chef

Nursery Chef£15.58 per hour | 40 hours per week | Monday to Friday, 10:00am to 6:00pm | Permanent | 52 weeks per yearAre you passionate about creating fresh, nutritious food and making a positive difference to children’s health and wellbeing?We’re looking for a dedicated Nursery Chef to join our team at Riegate St Marys. You’ll play an important role in preparing delicious, balanced meals and snacks that support the health, wellbeing and development of the children in our nursery.Working Monday to Friday with no weekend shifts, this is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced chef looking for a rewarding role in a friendly and supportive environment.What you’ll be doingAs our Nursery Chef, you’ll take responsibility for the day-to-day running of the nursery kitchen, including:Preparing fresh, nutritious and well-balanced meals and snacks for childrenCatering for dietary requirements, allergies and individual needsMaintaining high standards of food hygiene, cleanliness and kitchen safetyEnsuring food is prepared, stored and served in line with current food safety requirementsManaging kitchen stock, ordering and food supplies effectivelyKeeping accurate records, including food temperatures, allergens and kitchen safety checksMaintaining a clean, organised and welcoming kitchen environmentWorking closely with the nursery management team to ensure menus meet the nutritional needs of the childrenWhat we’re looking forWe’re looking for someone who:Has previous experience working as a chef, ideally within a nursery, school, childcare or similar environmentHas a genuine passion for preparing healthy and enjoyable meals for childrenUnderstands food hygiene, allergen management and safe food preparationHas a good understanding of children’s nutritional needsIs organised, reliable and confident working independentlyTakes pride in maintaining excellent standards of cleanliness and food presentationIs friendly, approachable and enjoys being part of a teamA Food Hygiene Certificate and relevant catering or chef qualifications are desirable.What we offerWe believe your hard work deserves to be rewarded. In addition to a salary of £15.58 per hour, you’ll receive a comprehensive benefits package, including:Free meals while on dutyContributory pension schemeCareer development through our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmesQuick access to a Digital GP for you and your immediate family, plus wider healthcare benefitsExclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and moreDiscounts at Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Morrisons and other retailersUp to 44% off cinema ticketsCash rewards when you spend with a wide range of brandsFree wellness, mindfulness and exercise classesDiscounts and offers that you can share with friends and familyReady to join us?If you’re passionate about great food and want a role where your cooking can make a real difference to children every day, we’d love to hear from you.Apply today to join our team as a Nursery Chef.About UsPart of Compass Group UK&I, Lodestone House is the leading provider of catering and support services to the education sector. For over a quarter of a century, Lodestone House has been focusing on helping those in education to build strong bodies, sharp minds and lead long healthy lives. Every week, Lodestone House serves millions of nutritious and delicious meals to pupils and students in primary and secondary schools, academies, independent schools, colleges, and universities across the UK.Lodestone House is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all employees to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to successfully completing pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure and a Children's Barred List check. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and we ask applicants to declare all previous convictions and cautions in order to assess their suitability to work with children.Job Reference: com/0911/98286001/52835625/R/SU #LodestoneHouseCompass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!