At a Glance
- Tasks: Prepare and cook nutritious meals for children, creating a fun cooking environment.
- Company: Cherubs Nurseries, a family-run business dedicated to nurturing young minds.
- Benefits: 30% off childcare, free healthy lunch, and long-service awards.
- Other info: Join a supportive team with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives through delicious, healthy food.
- Qualifications: Passion for cooking and experience in a kitchen environment.
The predicted salary is between 25650 - 31350 £ per year.
Hours - 30hrs Monday - Friday (7am-1pm)
Love cooking and making a difference? Your food could be the highlight of their day. As our Nursery Chef, you’ll be serving up nutritious meals and warm smiles - fuelling little bodies and minds for a day full of learning and play.
About Us
Established in 1993, Cherubs Nurseries is a family-run business on a mission to give all children the personalities, skills and experiences they need to take on the world, without limitations. Central to our approach is our Community Life work which aims to make the communities we serve better places to live, work and grow up in. From annual fundraising events to community clean ups and a robust Sustainability Action Plan.
We know it takes a village to raise a child, and we want our nurseries to be reflective of our communities. We champion diversity in the early years sector and are driven to bring more men into early years, supporting MITEY to achieve a mixed-gender early years workforce.
Why work at Cherubs Nurseries?
- Family-run business, but with all the benefits you would expect from a bigger group!
- Committed to taking people where they want to go - from personalised professional development pathways to continuous internal training.
- Experienced and long-standing teams - plenty of support whilst you get to grips with Cherubs Nurseries.
- Opportunity to progress and transfer internally - whether that’s within your current nursery or to another team or nursery within the group.
- Exceptional early years environments – we heavily invest in our nurseries to ensure they align with our approach and curriculum and are the best places to work for our team.
- Proactive and forward-thinking culture - we’re committed to making Cherubs Nurseries a great place to work.
Cherubs Wynndale is a modern 55-place nursery, conveniently located in the grounds of Wynndale Primary School. It has an established and long-serving team with good bus and road links.
Cherubs Nurseries Rewards and Benefits
- 30% off childcare at Cherubs Nurseries
- Long-service awards for 5+ years’ service
- Annual “Me Day” after 1 years’ service
- Electric Car Scheme (for those eligible)
- Free healthy lunch, made by our Nursery Chef
What you’ll be doing
- Prepare and cook healthy and nutritious meals and snacks, from approved Cherubs Nurseries menus.
- Take an active role championing cooking and baking across all areas of the nursery, this could include baking with children and preparing additional food for nursery events including Parent’s Evening and Summer Fair.
- Remove kitchen waste regularly (appropriately and hygienically) disposing of in the correct bins.
- Complete the weekly ordering of food and contact Head Office (via telephone) for payment to be made.
- Maintain a high standard of hygiene, cleanliness and organisation in the kitchen.
- Maintain adequate stock levels of food, ensuring there is enough for the week’s cooking but not too much that food goes bad.
- Ensure good stock rotation in cupboards, fridges and freezers.
- Be aware of health and safety legislation which is relevant to the nursery kitchen.
- Ensure the Nursery Kitchen Operations Pack is followed and kept up to date at all times.
- Keep accurate records of fridge and freezer temperatures.
Passionate about giving children the best start in life? So are we. If you’re nurturing, dedicated, and ready to help little minds grow, we’d love to welcome you to our team.
Disclaimer: Cherubs Nurseries is committed to upholding a safe and compliant workforce and business. All roles require: the right to work in the United Kingdom, the completion of a “Keeping Children Safe” Form, a DBS and at least 2 satisfactory employment references. Some roles may also require a 5-year employment history. Cherubs Nurseries is an equal opportunities employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and will make reasonable adjustments to support candidates and employees with disabilities and learning difficulties.
You require a full enhanced DBS back before being able to start.
Nursery Chef - South Normanton employer: Childcare East Midlands LLP.
Childcare East Midlands LLP. is an exceptional employer that prioritises the professional growth of its team members while fostering a supportive and inclusive work culture. With a strong emphasis on high-quality interactions and ongoing development, employees are encouraged to lead through influence and mentorship, making a meaningful impact on children's lives in a nurturing environment. Located in the heart of the East Midlands, our nursery offers unique opportunities for collaboration with senior leaders and a commitment to advancing early years education.
Contact Details:
Childcare East Midlands LLP. Recruitment Team
