Chef

ChefDepartment: Nursery OperationsEmployment Type: Permanent - Full TimeLocation: Chertsey, SurreyReporting To: Joshua RochesterCompensation: GBP 25,000 - GBP 35,000 / yearDescription• Unleash your potential in 2024: Discover N Family Club's industry-leading salaries, benefits, and career development pathways! • Join the highest-quality nursery group in the UK!We're N Family. Inspired by futures. Focused on achieving every goal. Empowered by people who dream. No matter how big or small your dream is. We're here for dreams of all sizes. We began with a dream. To be the highest quality, and most loved, early years education group in the UK. We imagined a future of early years education that was different. Where a focused, curriculum-led approach would inspire big dreamers and big career movers. Where children are prepared for this ever-changing, modern world and where people come to life when they come to work!From industry leading salaries and a refreshed approach to flexibility for better work-life balance, to around the world trips and lifelong learning through the N Academy. Our benefits are there to support every dream at every stage of life.Crafting Dreams as a Chef....As a qualified Chef, you'll bring your rich knowledge of diverse foods to life. And your passion for preparing exciting and healthy nutritious meals will be at the heart of the daily dishes you prepare. You'll be creative in your thinking, meticulous in your preparation and, like everyone here, satisfied with great results.Step into the magical world of N Family Chertsey. Our dynamic space is designed to ignite curiosity and nurture creativity in every child. Join our dynamic team at our newly converted 136-place Nursery, a bustling haven for little adventurers in the charming town of Chertsey.Commute with ease - Our nursery is strategically placed for convenience, with the Chertsey train station nearby, ensuring a swift and delightful journey. For those who enjoy the open road, a short drive from the M25 and M3 brings the excitement right to our doorstep.Uncover the N advantage through our industry leading salary and benefits... • Earn between GBP 25,000 - GBP 35,000, rewarding your hard work and dedication • Enjoy a performance related bonus of up to GBP 1,200 per year• Revel in up to 32 days of holiday a year (including 3 days between Christmas/ New Year and a 'Me' day off of your choice!) • Indulge in complimentary daily lunch and drinks • Access a personal development fund of GBP 100 per year• Funding and paid time off for Level 3/EYTT/ EY Degrees/Forest School/Leadership and other training and professional development through our N Academy• Enjoy our GBP 100 clothing allowance - we don't wear uniforms! • Enjoy our family-friendly benefits including fostering/neonatal leave, enhanced Maternity, Paternity, Adoption, and Shared Parental leave pay after 2 years of continuous service and more• Childcare discount of 40%• Emergency childcare: 6 back-up childcare days in any of our nurseries. There's more... • Round the world trip and 2 weeks additional holiday for 5 years service• OUT OF THIS WORLD trip and 2 weeks additional holiday for 10 years of service• Refer a friend bonus of GBP 1,000 (plus other incentives) for existing and ex employees• Enjoy team discounts for groceries, retailers, days out, and more with the Each Person's app• Season pass loan and cycle to work schemeJoin in the festivities with our Winter party & Summer BBQ and in our regular socials• Gym membership and digital classes discounts with My Gym DiscountsApply now and shape your tomorrow! Seize the opportunity to be part of a revolutionary era at N Family Club. Click to apply and unlock the extraordinary benefits that await you in 2024. Your dream career starts with us!If you want to read more about N, our benefits and work culture, visit our Careers website or our Glassdoor Page.Unlock Dreams with N Family Club - We're For Dreams Of All Sizes!Key ResponsibilitiesCook fresh and inspiring food for our children, 7am-4pm Monday-Friday with occasional weekends;Follow our nutritionist-designed recipes and menu to ensure that each child receives the best possible level of vitamins and nutrients;Cater to the differing dietary needs of different age groups, following food preparation and choking guidelines;Know the allergies and dietary requirements of your children inside out, ensuring you adhere to all policies and procedures to ensure there is no risk of cross-contamination and that each individual child's nutritional needs are met;Preparation of a daily lunch and smoothie for our nursery team, catering to different dietary needs;Overall responsibility for the timely completion of all kitchen paperwork and compliance related tasks, including a daily Due Diligence Diary and our kitchen Cleaning Schedule;Responsible for washing up, the ordering of food supplies from our accredited supplier, managing weekly ordering and efficient stock rotation;Maintenance and upkeep of the kitchen to a 5 star Food Hygiene rating standard, adhering to all Environment Health industry regulations and requirements;Build and maintain excellent relationships with our nursery parents;Participate in our nursery Apprentice Chef scheme by mentoring, coaching and guiding our next generation of nursery chefs as and when required;Responsible for always adhering to the company's H&S policy: "Statement of Intent"Be a role model for exceptionally high standards, never cutting corners, thriving on feedback and leading on culinary excellence