Join us as a Relief Chef at Stockwell (London, SW9 9ES)
We’re the London Early Years Foundation; a group of 43 nurseries in London educating children aged 0-5. We're a charitable social enterprise, meaning we really do put our people and the children first.
We're dedicated to keeping children safe, healthy, and fit, with nutritious meals being a key part of this. As a Chef at LEYF, you’ll have a big impact, helping them make healthier choices for life.
"When I arrive at the nursery in the morning, the children's faces light up." - Senior Nursery Chef
"It's a different working environment - a lot friendlier and calmer." - Senior Nursery Chef
What you get
* A starting salary of £29,801 (full-time, 40 hours/week)
* Work life balance – Monday to Friday schedule
* 7% pension contribution (you only contribute 1%)
* 70% childcare discount for your children/grandchildren at a LEYF nursery
* Up to 35 days annual leave (including 8 bank holidays) and your birthday off
* Sector-leading parental leave, wellbeing support, shopping discounts, company events, team celebrations, and more!
* £1,000 salary increase upon completing our Level 3 Chef Academy qualification
Who we’re looking for
As an Early Years Relief Chef, you’ll support LEYF nurseries across London when permanent chefs are absent. You’ll prepare tasty and nutritious meals for children and colleagues, and help to educate children, parents, and the team on healthy eating.
Your main base will be Stockwell Garden Nursery and Pre-School, and we’ll cover travel expenses beyond that.
Our nursery teams are welcoming and down-to-earth, making it easy for you to be yourself.
You’ll need
* The right to work in the UK
* An ability to engage with the children, making food fun!
* Level 2 Food hygiene cert, or be willing to do the course (for free) in week 1
If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you! Our recruitment process is quick, so you’ll hear from us within 1-2 days after applying.
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