Head Chef

Head Chef - Nursery An established nursery is looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Head Chef to join its friendly and dedicated team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who takes pride in preparing fresh, nutritious meals from scratch and is passionate about encouraging healthy eating habits among young children. Previous experience within a nursery, school or similar setting would be beneficial, but it is not essential. Applications are welcomed from candidates with strong catering experience who are comfortable preparing meals in large quantities and who share a genuine commitment to quality, nutrition and food safety. The nursery prepares meals for up to 80 children and members of staff each day. The successful candidate will be highly organised, capable of managing their own workload and confident taking responsibility for the day-to-day running of the kitchen. The setting holds a 5-star food hygiene rating and places great importance on maintaining excellent standards of cleanliness, hygiene and safety. The Head Chef must understand the importance of safe food preparation, particularly when catering for children with allergies, intolerances and special dietary requirements. A key part of the role will be ensuring that every child receives safe, nutritious and suitable meals. The successful candidate must have strong knowledge of allergens, cross-contamination, special diets and cultural dietary requirements. The Head Chef will work within an agreed ..... full job details .....