Chef - Nursery
Are you passionate about Early Years nutrition? We would love for you to join us at our homely, welcoming nursery and be part of our valued team.
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We are looking for an experienced Chef to join our warm and welcoming team at Happitots Day Nursery, Winnersh.
Salary dependent on hours worked
Why Join Us?
- PAID lunch break
- Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications
- Fantastic childcare discount supporting working parents
- Attendance bonuses up to £500 per year
- Wellbeing initiatives because self-care matters
- Career growth with ongoing training and development opportunities at one of our settings
- Company events – Summer and Christmas parties
Your main role and responsibilities will be to:
- Provide fresh, nutritious and well-presented meals, including snacks, suitable for children and babies, under the age of five, according to the current nursery menus
- Always maintain a high standard of hygiene and to follow infection / cross contamination control procedures
- Have awareness of Special Dietary Needs ‑ referring to food allergies, food intolerances, cultural needs, vegetarian requirements etc
- Be aware of and carry out duties in connection with Health and Safety at work (e.g. Risk Assessments, COSHH, RIDDOR etc) and to update daily records
- Ensure stocks in the dry store are rotated daily and stock is monitored and maintained through the weekly shopping order
- At times you may be required to support other settings and transportation of the meals
Complete Childcare is committed to providing the best possible care to its children and safeguarding and promoting welfare of young children. All applicants will be required to complete an application form, and any offers of employment are conditional on the receipt of 2 satisfactory references, a satisfactory right to work check and an enhanced DBS check.
Complete Childcare is fully committed to providing equal opportunities for all employees, workers and job applicants. The Company aims to create a culture that encourages and values diversity and that appoints, rewards and promotes staff based on merit.
- Department
- Nursery Operations
- Role
- Nursery Chef
- Locations
- Happitots Day Nursery
- Yearly salary
- 22,750 - 23,387
- Employment type
- Part-time

About Complete Childcare
A Day Nurseries.co.uk 'Top 20 Recommended Large Nursery Group' for 2020!
Complete Childcare is a group of fourteen day nurseries and pre-schools providing excellent care and education for children aged 3 months to 5 years old throughout Reading, Wokingham, Bracknell, Newbury and Banbury.
Whether you are looking for a special place for your child or looking to progress you career we would love to hear from you.
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