Nursery Chef / 492 days ago

Scott Crescent Harrow, Middlesex HA20TY, London

We are looking for an experienced Nursery Chef/Childcare Cook to lead the kitchen at our Rayners Lane Nursery. As a Nursery Chef, you will provide nutritious and well-balanced meals to around 30 children on a daily basis.

Qualifications:

Minimum Level 2 in Basic Food Hygiene. A Level 2/ Level 3 NVQ in either food processing/catering or a Level 3 in supervision of food safety in catering.

Experience:

Have a minimum of 1 year experience within a nursery setting or a commercial kitchen.

Skills:

1. Ability to plan a 4-week rolling menu that consists of snack, lunch, and tea.
2. The ability to produce healthy and varied meals.
3. Able to cook for 30 children.
4. Must attend staff meetings and prepare a light snack.
5. Able to work within a team under the guidance of the manager and deputy manager.
6. Aware of Local Authority and Statutory Health and Safety/environmental legislation and Healthy Eating Safer food Better Business.
7. To maintain records and standards within the Food Standards Agency.
8. Be able to report any faults or concerns regarding the kitchen.

This is a great opportunity to grow as an individual within an environment that deems itself as supportive towards the development and training of their employees.

Job Type:

Part-time

Expected hours: 16 – 25 per week

Benefits:

• Company events
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Applicants for posts within the setting are clearly informed that the positions are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Location

Company Description:

Wembley Park Montessori are recruiting for an experienced Baby Unit Manager to join their busy, yet warm and friendly nursery of 36 places.

This role is full time, working 40 hours per week– working a variety of shifts between the hours of 8am-6pm offering at least one half day per week.

Salary - £24,960 - £30,000 per annum dependent on experience.

We offer:

• Competitive salary with an annual review
• 28 days holiday per year including, 5 days at Christmas, bank holidays and the remaining to take in your own time
• One extra day’s holiday per year increasing with each year of service
• Pension scheme
• Two paid staff training days per year
• Non-contact time provided each week during the nursery day to complete observations and update children’s framework
• In house training and opportunities to complete further qualifications
• Complimentary team building activities
• Time owed in lieu

A day at Wembley Park Montessori would include:

• Leading and working as part of a team to ensure the nursery runs smoothly and efficiently.
• Caring for all children and ensuring their personal and hygiene needs are met daily.
• Ensuring the children are happy, settled, and content.
• Observing, assessing, and planning for the children’s individual needs, ensuring their development is continuously monitored and create opportunities for children to progress.
• Keeping up to date and informed of legislation in relation to early education and ensure that all paperwork is in keeping with the EYFS and Ofsted Requirements.
• Becoming familiarised with the nursery's policies and procedures and working within these.
• Sharing creative ideas and willingly involving your team in decision making for the classroom e.g., activities/planning.
• Delegating tasks to your team to ensure your.
• Forming professional and friendly partnerships with parents and forming secure relationships with the children.
• Using our nursery app "Blossom Educational" - training will be provided.
• Deputising in the absence of the Managers.

What we would ask from you:

• A minimum of Level 3 in Childcare or Montessori Diploma is essential.
• Previous experience of leading a Room in a nursery setting with children under the age of 5 is essential.
• Previous experience of working in a Montessori setting is desired but not essential.
• Being a positive role model to your team.
• An extensive knowledge of the current EYFS.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• To be passionate, motivated, have the ability to work well within a team and be able to adapt to a fun and inspiring way of working.
• Good ICT skills.
• We take safeguarding very seriously and a current and clean Disclosure Barring Services (DBS) Certificate is essential.

Applicants for posts within the setting are clearly informed that the positions are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Job Information

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• 10 Applicants

Date Posted: 28 November, 2023

Location: Harrow, London

Job Title: Nursery Chef

Experience: 1 year +

Qualification: Level 2 in Food and Hygiene

Offered Salary: £12

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Nursery Chef

Company: Rayners Lane Montessori LTD

Email: hiral@inspire-montessori.com

Address: Scott Crescent Harrow, Middlesex HA20TY, London