Nursery: Bright Horizons Poppett’s Day Nursery and Preschool
Salary: Starting £27,427.71 (dependant on qualification/s and experience)
Location: Shenfield, Essex.
We are looking for a full time Early Years Chef, to join our Bright Horizons Poppetts Nursery, situated Shenfield, Essex.
Poppett’s is situated right next to Long Ridings Primary school and 5 mins walk from Shenfield station, which is on the Elizabeth line.
What we can offer you
Our benefits include, but are not limited to;
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. Financial support through early access to wages, low interest debt consolidation loans and a wide variety of discounts across high street brands, travel, utilities and days out
6. Development programme access for every stage of your career, tailored to your individual journey, with opportunities across our network of nurseries
7. Access to our Future Leaders programme, preparing you to step into a Room Leader position
8. Employee Appreciation throughout the year including our annual Awards of Excellence gala’s
9. Happy to Talk Flexible Working
Why Bright Horizons?
We are driven by our HEART values (Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork). If your values align, you’d be a great fit to join one of our 300 nurseries across the UK. We’ve also been voted Great Place to Work every year since 2006 - as well achieving Great Place for Wellbeing and Great Place for Women.
Did you know, Bright Horizons Foundation for Children charity has been established since 2005 supporting the lives of thousands of children and families in crisis, across almost 100 locations? Each Bright Horizons colleague is entitled to a paid volunteer day every year!
What you’ll be doing
10. Prepare, cook, and present age-appropriate food for all the children with minimum wastage
11. Take responsibility to ensure all dietary requirements are catered for and clearly communicated to the teams
12. Keep the kitchen a clean and safe environment, adhering to internal and external requirements
13. Have an active role in leading the cookery club sessions with the children
14. Support with other nursery activities e.g., BBQs, Fetes, and staff meetings
15. Ensure stock levels are suitably managed and recorded, in line with company procedure
Work in partnership with the nursery team and parents, to encourage a healthy and nutritious diet
16. Promote and ensure child welfare, protection, health and safety and safeguarding
17. Work with colleagues to maintain a positive, happy and safe environment
What we’re looking for
18. Previous experience within a role which involves cooking in a domestic or commercial property
19. Passion for nutrition, and inspiring others in healthy eating
20. Food Safety CIEH L2 or above (or equivalent) – this must be passed on day 1 in post
21. Sound knowledge of COSHH
22. Ability to demonstrate a sound knowledge of managing different dietary requirements, particularly food allergies
23. Great communication skills, with both colleagues, children, and parents
24. Ability to work under pressure
We look forward to receiving your application!