Nursery Chef

Culinary Creativity Opportunity Available: Become Our Nursery Chef at Kindred Wanstead!Calling all passionate chefs with a love for creating nutritious and delicious meals! Kindred Wanstead, a children's day nursery in Wanstead, Redbridge, Greater London, is seeking a talented Nursery Chef to join our team. As a Nursery Chef, you will play a crucial role in meeting the dietary needs of children with appetising dishes while maintaining high standards of hygiene and safety. If you have a Level 3 Food Hygiene Certificate, a passion for cooking delightful meals, and experience in catering, we invite you to share your culinary talents with us.Perks at Kindred WansteadImmerse yourself in the beauty of Wanstead, E11, with great transport links and easy access to bus routesJust a 3-minute walk to the Central Line for seamless commutingLocal DelightsDiscover Wanstead's vibrant community with large green parks and an idyllic High StreetExplore shops, cafes, and shopping facilities during your breakNursery HighlightsWork in a newly refurbished Nursery with bright and spacious roomsExplore our amazing outdoor area for play and discoveryOfsted rated us GOOD in our recent inspection, recognising our high standards of care and educationUnique FeaturesSelf-contained rooms with kitchenettes and changing facilities for convenienceSmall teams creating awe and wonder for children, fostering a family-like atmosphereUnwind in our staff room during breaks with lunch and a warm drinkPosition Details:This full-time position requires you to work 40 hours Monday to Friday. We offer a competitive salary, extensive benefits package, and the opportunity to nurture your passion for growth and development. Embrace the opportunity to work in a winning nursery, voted the UK's top nursery group, alongside passionate and inspiring early years educators.What We Offer:50% childcare discount6 fully paid sick daysAdditional day off for your birthdayWeek off between Christmas and New YearReward and recognition schemes, including annual awardsCashback health plan covering dental, opticians, physio, and alternative therapiesFree virtual GP appointments and cashback on prescriptionsEmployee benefits portal with 100's of high street discountsFree on-site parkingAccess to 24-hour counseling support, including financial and debt adviceDiscounted gym membershipKey Responsibilities:Ensure all children’s dietary needs are being metEnsure high standards of hygiene, health and safety are maintainedDaily cleaning such as floors, walls, and countertopsPrepare plates/cutlery for all rooms at mealtimesCollect all dirty dishes from rooms, wash and put them awayQualifications and Skills:Level 3 Food Hygiene CertificateA passion for nutritious and tasty foodPrevious experience working in cateringTo demonstrate our values in everything you doAbout Kindred Nurseries:Our Core Values:• Always Learning• Inspirational• Family FeelKindred Nurseries is a family of inspiring nurseries and preschools committed to creating a friendly and inclusive work environment. Our recent double award win at Nursery World and NMT demonstrates that we are the place to work.As part of our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children in our care, the successful candidate is expected to undergo an enhanced DBS check.Join us at Kindred Education and embark on a fulfilling career journey in early years education. Apply now and be a part of our inspiring team!IND1