A talented chef is required for this fabulous day care nursery in Maidenhead, a short walk from Maidenhead train station. The nursery is a small, family-owned setting with up 40 children daily, committed to providing a loving and nurturing home-from-home experience for all of their children. Salary depending on qualifications and experience £24,750-£27,472 per annum. Benefits include 4 weeks plus 1 additional paid day off for each year of employment up to 1 additional week. Pension, on-site parking, staff training and development, a wonderful team and environment to work in and lunch Your key responsibilities will include: Cooking and service of delicious and nutritious meals made from scratch for 40 children (aged 3 months – 5 years) and staff team. You will be preparing a hot lunch, hot tea and breakfast for the following day Catering to all their children; dietary requirements and food allergies, babie's bottles and weaning menus Maintenance of excellent hygiene standards including daily washing and cleaning of dishes & equipment Developing monthly menu and management of budgets and ordering of food Supporting staff on ways to engage the children in exploring foods which promote their health and well-being Catering nursery events such as Sports Day and Christmas Parties The candidate should: Have a passion for supporting children’s healthy eating from scratch Hold proven experience in a Nursery/School or care setting with experience cooking for children aged 3 months – 5 years Proven experience in catering to and managing dietary requirements and food allergies Be highly organised and able to work autonomously to manage all aspects of the kitchen Be flexible to changing circumstances or needs in the Nursery Show a commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children as well as high standards in confidentiality. Be able to work collaboratively alongside our team to live their mission and values. Have excellent communication skills with fluency in written and spoken English Any successful candidates will need to undertake an enhanced DBS check with Children’s Barred List check, and have references taken. Immediate start would be helpful