Toad Hall Nursery Recruitment
Nursery Chef
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Nursery Chef
Location: Haslemere - GU27 2AT Hours: Full-time, 40 hrs per week (08:00-17:00, Monday to Friday) Salary: Up to £26,728
With a passion for food and nutrition, a proven hygiene qualification, and experience working in a kitchen, you thrive in an environment where cleanliness, dietary awareness, and organisation are at the forefront of your work. You possess excellent time management and budgeting skills, and can deliver a variety of nutritious meals across the day on schedule.
About the Role
You will be responsible for:
- Serving meals and snacks to children to ensure healthy, nutritious sustenance throughout the day.
- Maintaining 5-rated hygiene standards* in a clean and organised kitchen, adhering to all health and safety procedures.
- Preparing, cooking, and storing food to very high standards.
- Coordinating food supply ordering within a set budget.
- Supporting educational activities through hands-on involvement with children in cooking-based workshops.
- Ensuring dietary requirements (including allergies and intolerances) are properly managed at all times.
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Essential Requirements
- Proven experience working in a kitchen, preferably in a childcare setting.
- Level 3 qualification in basic food hygiene (essential).
- Strong understanding of food allergies and intolerances.
- Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage time and budget effectively.
- A satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) background check.
- Commitment to maintaining the strictest hygiene and safety standards.
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About Us
As part of an established nursery group, you’ll be joined by an inclusive and supportive team who value diversity and equal opportunities.
Benefits
- Birthday day off or Christmas shopping day.
- Staff bonus scheme.
- Long service awards (every 5 years up to 25 years).
- Annual Christmas party for all staff, with festive fun and staff bonding.
- The opportunity to purchase additional holiday time.
- Discount on childcare places (50%) for staff in our extended group. Awards of Excellence with Outstanding Achievement (INDMP) Safeguarding remains at the forefront, and all recruitment adheres to stringent safeguarding and child protection procedures. An Enhanced DBS check will be required.
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