Nursery Chef

At Banana Moon Day Nurseries, we are currently seeking a skilled and passionate Nursery Chef to join our team. As the Nursery Chef, you will be responsible for preparing and cooking nutritious meals for our nursery children.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Create and execute a menu that follows nutritional guidelines and meets the specific needs of young children
2. Prepare meals for up to 50 children daily, including breakfast, lunch, and late afternoon tea
3. Ensure all meals are prepared and served in a safe and hygienic manner
4. Manage the kitchen, including menu planning, budgeting, and ordering food supplies
5. Maintain high standards of cleanliness and food safety in the kitchen
6. Engage with children during cooking sessions, allowing them to have hands-on experience with food preparation
7. Work closely with the nursery staff to accommodate special dietary requirements and allergies

Requirements:

1. Previous experience in a similar cooking role, ideally within a nursery or care home setting
2. Strong knowledge of safe food handling and hygiene practices
3. Ability to plan menus that are nutritious, balanced, and appealing to young children
4. Excellent organizational skills to manage the kitchen efficiently
5. Creative and adaptable to accommodate different dietary needs and preferences

This is a full-time, permanent position with flexible working hours, Monday to Friday. A valid Food Hygiene certificate at minimum level 2 is required. An enhanced DBS check is also mandatory due to working in a nursery environment.