Head Chef

Head Chef | E14, London | Up to £45,000 | Monday to Friday

 

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Head Chef to take the lead in this outstanding nursery kitchen located near E14, London.

This is an exciting opportunity for a creative chef who is passionate about preparing fresh, nutritious food for young children. You will lead the kitchen, working alongside a Kitchen Assistant, with responsibility for menu development, food quality and ensuring meals meet the nutritional needs of children aged 3 months to 4 years.

With a diverse cultural community, you will also be responsible for creating varied, exciting menus that reflect different cultural backgrounds and introduce children to a wide range of foods and flavours.

 

The Role

• Prepare fresh, healthy and nutritious meals for children and staff.
• Develop, create and test exciting, age-appropriate menus and recipes.
• Ensure menus cater for different dietary requirements and cultural backgrounds.
• Prepare canapés and refreshments for parents' events held throughout the year
• Manage food ordering, deliveries, stock control and kitchen supplies.
• Maintain excellent food hygiene, cleanliness and safety standards.

 

What We're Looking For

• NVQ Level 2 in Food Preparation and Food Service.
• Basic or Intermediate Food Hygiene Certificate.
• Previous experience working in a professional kitchen.
• A genuine passion and understanding of fresh food, nutrition and cooking for children.
• Creative menu development skills and excellent organisational abilities.

 

If you are a creative, motivated chef who takes pride in delivering outstanding food and wants to make a positive difference to children's early years through food and nutrition, we would love to hear from you.

 

Jubilee Personnel Services Limited is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy

 

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