Job description
Here at Busy Bees in East Malling we are looking for a Nursery Chef to join our team.
The Role
As a Chef, you will be working full time (40 hours per week) whilst role modelling your knowledge and best practice to colleagues and ensuring our children have the best start in life.
Benefits:
- Childcare provision with substantial childcare discounts.
- Excellent in-house training, opportunity to gain further qualifications, virtual learning and career progression opportunities.
- Exclusive access to UP; Busy Bees unique early years learning programme.
- Retail Discounts Scheme via an online benefits portal.
Our Nursery:
Our Nursery is set on its own within the grounds of the Malling School, East Malling. We provide a comprehensive range of childcare services tailored specifically for every different age group and delivered in a deeply caring way.
We are located close to Junctions 4 and 5 of the M20, and set between East and West Malling Railway stations allowing ease of access for commuters and those who travel to work
Essential Qualifications & Experience:
- At least 1 years experience working within a catering environment with an excellent understanding of food hygiene standards and allergens.
- Food Hygiene Level 2 qualification.
- Recognised catering qualification (preferred).
Key Responsibilities & Duties:
- Follow safe working practices for children and staff and to comply with Busy Bees food hygiene and safety policies.
- Play a role in the education of our children’s development by teaching them basic cooking skills and promoting healthy eating.
- Speak Up against practices that don’t support safeguarding or our Core Values.
- To provide high quality, nutritious and freshly prepared meals and snacks, in line with food hygiene and safety regulations and Busy Bees policies.
- Liaise with suppliers to ensure good levels of service are provided.
- Accept deliveries and store away appropriately, following correct manual handling techniques and effective stock rotation.
- To liaise with regulatory bodies during their inspection visits.
- Comply with the company’s procedures relating to the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH).
- To order food supplies to meet the menu requirements whilst remaining within budget.
- To report any damaged or faulty equipment to nursery management to enable this to be logged for repairs accordingly. Take action to control the any risk and ensure all relevant paperwork is completed.
- To understand the food standards requirements for the management of medical conditions, in particular food allergies.
We reserve the right to close a job prior to the initial closing date. All positions are subject to an enhanced DBS check or equivalent.
At Busy Bees, we take the safeguarding and welfare of our children seriously and this extends to the safe recruitment and induction of our employees and volunteers. As part of our recruitment process, we will undertake the necessary pre-employment safeguarding checks.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: From £10.81 per hour
Benefits:
- Childcare
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
- Wellness programme
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: Kitchen