Nursery Chef Milton Keynes
Job description
Nursery: Bright Horizons Wavendon Day Nursery and Preschool Salary: £23,710.95 - £32,947.20 per annum (dependent on qualification/s and experience) Location: Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire We are looking for a full time Nursery Chef, to join our Bright Horizons Wavendon nursery, conveniently located close to Woburn Sands train station, situated close to Wavendon Primary, Swallowfields, and Brooklands schools. Our 65 place setting is Ofsted rated 'Good' and offers a large garden, which gives access to hours of fun with a climbing frame, sandpit and bike track! What we can offer you Our benefits include, but are not limited to; Above industry standard salary, with annual salary reviews Discounted childcare of 50% for first child Up to 33 days holiday per year, with the option to buy additional days Smart Health access, including 24/7 access to Virtual GP appointments, fitness programmes and mental health support 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 Development programme access for every stage of your career, tailored to your individual journey, with opportunities across our network of nurseries Access to our Future Leaders programme, preparing you to step into a Room Leader position Employee Appreciation throughout the year including our annual Awards of Excellence gala’s 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 Prepare, cook, and present age-appropriate food for all the children with minimum wastage Take responsibility to ensure all dietary requirements are catered for and clearly communicated to the teams Keep the kitchen a clean and safe environment, adhering to internal and external requirements Have an active role in leading the cookery club sessions with the children Support with other nursery activities e.g., BBQs, Fetes, and staff meetings 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 Promote and ensure child welfare, protection, health and safety and safeguarding Work with colleagues to maintain a positive, happy and safe environment What we’re looking for Previous experience within a role which involves cooking in a domestic or commercial property Passion for nutrition, and inspiring others in healthy eating Food Safety CIEH L2 or above (or equivalent) – this must be passed on day 1 in post Sound knowledge of COSHH Ability to demonstrate a sound knowledge of managing different dietary requirements, particularly food allergies Great communication skills, with both colleagues, children, and parents Ability to work under pressure Bright Horizons are committed to creating inclusive environments where everyone has a sense of belonging and has the opportunity to contribute and thrive in meaningful and impactful ways. We are an inclusive employer and welcome people from all backgrounds to apply. We will consider reasonable adjustments required by applicants. Please note, due to our sector all roles are subject to an Enhanced DBS. We look forward to receiving your application! If you experience any problems, please email [email protected] and we will be happy to help.
