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For over 20 years we have been providing children the highest quality of care with unlimited opportunities to grow, learn and develop in our safe and secure environments for.\nKey Responsibilities\nYou are able to follow the required menus and design dishes in reference to Monkey Puzzle’s food and drink policy under the guidance of the Nursery Chef\nYou will ensure that all production, service and presentation of food is to the company’s standard under the guidance of the Nursery Chef\nYou’ll be partially responsible for the catering budgets, kitchen health and safety, supplies purchasing, observance of dietary requirements, catering training and more under the guidance of the Nursery Chef\nYou are able to work well within a team\nYou always maintain a positive attitude with children, parents, colleagues and visitors\nYou are creative and inspire learning as well as great at planning and organising\nYou have a willingness to learn\nSkills, Knowledge and Expertise\nEssentials\nExperience in the hospitality industry\n Great to haves\nFood and Hygiene safety certification Level 2\nExperience in planning a nutritionally balanced menu\nExperience of supporting children within a nursery setting\nSpecific allergen management training/experience\nHazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) certified\nAchieved and maintained a 5* EHO rating at a previous role\nFood standards qualifications such as Food hygiene certification or Culinary Skills NVQ\nMost of all, we’re looking for someone who has a passion for cooking, is friendly, enthusiastic, and able to have fun!\nBenefits\nWhat can Monkey Puzzle Offer?\n\n· Length of Service Recognition: We want you stay with us! We recognise and reward your length of service with Monkey Puzzle with vouchers\n\n· Competitive Salaries: We are not here to penny pinch. Our salaries are competitive based on your position and the job market. Salaries are reviewed throughout the year.\n\n· Enhanced Maternity Pay: Enhanced pay after 2 years’ service\n\n· Medicash: Cover for dental treatments, optical, doctor consultations, therapies, and prescriptions as well as mental health support\n· YuLife: You will be enrolled into our Group Life Assurance policy and have access to the YuLife app\n· Refer a Friend: Bring connections to work with us and earn rewards\n\n· Flexible Working: We would like to be able to give you the choice and flexibility to reduce your working hours.\n· Social Events: We arrange catch ups with the team alongside our Christmas parties\nSafeguarding Statement\nMonkey Puzzle Day Nurseries are committed to Keeping children safe; therefore, it is necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record Disclosure and Barred check to be undertaken. All posts involving direct contact with children and vulnerable adults are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. 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