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You will be responsible for menu planning, food preparation, stock management, and maintaining the highest standards of food safety and hygiene while managing the day-to-day running of the kitchen.\nKey Responsibilities\nPlan, prepare, and serve nutritious meals and snacks for children\nManage the daily operation of the nursery kitchen\nEnsure all meals meet dietary, allergen, and nutritional requirements\nMaintain excellent food safety, hygiene, and health & safety standards\nManage food ordering, stock control, and kitchen budgets\nKeep accurate records relating to allergens, temperatures, and compliance\nBuild positive relationships with nursery staff, children, and parents where\nappropriate\nEnsure the kitchen is clean, organised, and fully compliant with regulations\nWhat's in it for You?\n£14.00 per hour\n40 hours per week, 7am - 15.30pm Monday - Friday\nAccess to our Employee Benefits app: online GP, Employee Assistance Scheme, and hundreds of discounts (including supermarket savings and weekend treats)\nCompany pension contributions\nLife assurance\nGenerous holiday entitlement with the option to buy more\nExcellent training and development opportunities\nApprenticeship schemes available\nFantastic career progression opportunities, as we LOVE to promote from within\nBe part of a talented and supportive team\nWhat We're Looking For\nPrevious experience as a Chef, Chef Manager, or similar catering leadership role\nExperience working within a nursery, school, healthcare, or similar environment is desirable\nStrong knowledge of nutrition, allergens, and special dietary requirements\nExcellent knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards\nAbility to manage kitchen budgets, stock, and food ordering\nStrong organisational and time management skills\nExcellent communication and team leadership abilities\nRelevant catering qualifications and food hygiene certification are desirable\nAdditional Requirements\nEmployment is subject to satisfactory right to work checks\nDBS check required\nSuccessful candidates must satisfy all pre-employment screening requirements prior to commencing employment.\nAt Aramark UK, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued and empowered to thrive.\nAs a proud Disability Confident Employer, we actively encourage applications from individuals of all abilities and are dedicated to supporting employees with disabilities throughout their career journey.\nWe are an Armed Forces Friendly organisation and proud signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant. 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