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Nursery Chef

Bright Horizons Family Solutions

City of Edinburgh

On-site

GBP 25,000

Full time

17 days ago

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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Nursery Chef to join a vibrant nursery environment. This role involves preparing nutritious meals for children, ensuring dietary needs are met, and maintaining a safe kitchen space. With a commitment to employee well-being and career development, this forward-thinking organization offers a supportive atmosphere and a range of benefits. Join a team that values passion for nutrition and child welfare, and contribute to creating a positive impact on children's lives. If you are enthusiastic about cooking and nurturing young minds, this opportunity could be the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

Above industry standard salary
Discounted childcare
Up to 33 days holiday
Smart Health access
Variety of discounts
Financial support
Refer a Friend Bonus
Access to training programmes
Employee Appreciation events
Flexible Working options

Qualifications

  • Experience in cooking within a domestic or commercial setting.
  • Passion for nutrition and inspiring children.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare and present age-appropriate meals for children daily.
  • Ensure dietary requirements are met and communicated.

Skills

Cooking
Nutrition Knowledge
Communication Skills
Ability to Work Under Pressure

Education

Food Safety CIEH L2 or above

Tools

COSHH Knowledge

Job description

Nursery: Bright Horizons RBS, Gogarburn Day Nursery and Preschool

Salary: From £24,794 (dependant on qualification/s and experience)

Job Type: Full Time / Mon-Fri / 0730-1630

Location: Edinburgh

We are looking for a full time Nursery Chef to join our Bright Horizons RBS, Gogarburn Nursery.

Our Bright Horizons RBS Gogarburn is Care Inspectorate rated Good.

The nursery is set on the stunning grounds of the head office of RBS and is exclusively for RBS employees.

What we can offer you:

  1. Above industry standard salary, with annual salary reviews
  2. Discounted childcare of 50% for first child
  3. Up to 33 days holiday per year, with the option to buy additional days
  4. Smart Health access, including 24/7 access to Virtual GP appointments, fitness programmes and mental health support
  5. Huge variety of discounts across high street brands, utilities, and days out
  6. Financial support through early access to wages, low interest debt consolidation loans and more
  7. Refer a Friend Bonus, including New York Trip for 2 prize draw entry
  8. Access to a wide selection of training programmes, supporting your individual career path, with career development opportunities across our network of nurseries
  9. Employee Appreciation through our quarterly recognition weeks and annual Awards of Excellence gala’s
  10. Happy to Talk Flexible Working

Why Bright Horizons?

We care for over 25,000 children across the UK, across our portfolio of over 300 nurseries, 98% of which are rated Good or Outstanding by Care Inspectorate. We’ve been voted Great Place to Work for the last 17 consecutive years, as well achieving Great Place for Wellbeing and Great Place for Women.

Since 2005, we have supported the lives of thousands of children through our Bright Horizons Foundation for Children, supporting families and children in crisis – something we could not achieve without our Bright Horizons colleagues ongoing volunteering and fundraising.

What you’ll be doing:

  1. Prepare, cook, and present age-appropriate food for all the children on a daily basis, with minimum wastage
  2. Take responsibility to make sure all dietary requirements are catered for and clearly communicated to the teams
  3. Keep the kitchen a clean and safe environment, adhering to internal and external requirements
  4. Have an active role in leading the cookery club sessions with the children
  5. Support with other nursery activities e.g., BBQs, Fetes, and staff meetings
  6. Ensure stock levels are suitably managed and recorded, in line with company procedure
  7. Work in partnership with the nursery team and parents, to encourage a healthy and nutritious diet
  8. Promote and ensure child welfare, protection, health and safety and safeguarding procedures and policies are followed at all times
  9. Work with colleagues to maintain a positive, happy and safe environment on a day to day basis

What we’re looking for:

  1. Previous experience within a role which involves cooking in a domestic or commercial property
  2. Passion for nutrition, and inspiring
  3. Food Safety CIEH L2 or above (or equivalent) – this must be passed on day 1 in post
  4. Sound knowledge of COSHH
  5. Ability to demonstrate a sound knowledge of managing different dietary requirements, particularly food allergies
  6. Great communication skills, with both colleagues, children, and parents
  7. Ability to work under pressure

This role is subject to a PVG check.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: From £24,794.00 per year

Benefits:

  1. Employee discount
  2. Health & wellbeing programme
  3. On-site parking
  4. Referral programme
  5. Store discount

Schedule:

  1. Day shift
  2. Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

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