Greater London, England, United Kingdom · On-site
Salary: £ 31,000/year Hours: 38 per week 8 am - 4:30 pm Holiday: 7 weeks of paid holiday (being 2 weeks at Christmas, 2 weeks end of August + 3 weeks) Location: Crouch Hill - North London Les Petites Etoiles is a private…
Skills: Organic Meal Preparation, Menu Planning, Food Hygiene, Allergen Awareness, Kitchen Management
Greater London, England, United Kingdom • On-site
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The Chef is solely responsible for the daily operation of the kitchen, including preparing organic snacks and lunches for 45 children and 25 staff. Key duties include maintaining high hygiene standards and managing kitchen records and equipment ordering.
Candidates should have experience preparing food for large groups and a Level 2 Food Hygiene certificate or above. Knowledge of food allergen awareness and the ability to cater to diverse dietary and cultural requirements are essential.
Location: Crouch Hill - North London
Les Petites Etoiles is a private bilingual (English/French) Montessori chain of nurseries which offers excellent care and education. We admit children to the nursery from six months until four years. As a nursery with organic meals and a strong food philosophy, we help children develop healthy habits for life — one bite at a time.
As the Chef, you will be solely responsible for the day-to-day running of the kitchen. This will include the preparation of an entirely organic set menu plan (provided by the school) which consists of a morning snack (chopped fruit), preparation of lunch for 45 children and 25 staff and an afternoon snack (varying from smoothies to sandwiches).
Ideally, you will have the following:
Experience preparing food for large numbers of children and or adults.
Level 2 Food Hygiene certificate or above (we can provide training if not)
Food Allergen Awareness (training will be provided)
Maintaining high hygiene standards to ensure a safe working environment following Food Standard Agency/ Environmental Health guidelines.
Prepare a balanced rotating menu considering the children's dietary and cultural requirements.
Maintaining necessary kitchen procedures and records.
Liaise with the nursery Manager on the ordering of necessary kitchen equipment.
To undertake any other reasonable catering duties as requested by the Nursery Manager.
Ensure all crockery, cutlery and cooking utensils are washed following food safety guidelines.
Ensure that all foods are ready at the specified time and correctly served.
To implement and maintain the company’s equal opportunities policy, ensuring that children, parents and the staff team are valued, and practice is positive and non-discriminatory
Paid Sick days
Training and Development opportunities
Birthday bonus
Trip after ten years
Events
Help for bike purchase
Well-being program
Free independent counselling service
Free lunches
Children and young people should never experience abuse of any kind.
We are responsible for promoting the welfare of all children and young people, keeping them safe and practising in a way that protects them.
All references will be thoroughly checked, and we will apply for a DBS update service and a DBS equivalent from any country the applicant was in before the UK and within the last five years.
We are an equal opportunity employer and consider all qualified applicants equally regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.
Bilingual & Montessori nurseries in London. From 6 months. French and English Language with an introduction to Mandarin.
Les Petites Etoiles Bilingual Montessori is a London-based group of 5 bilingual nursery schools. We provide education in both French and English and offer an introduction to Mandarin language. Our doors are open to children aged 6 months to 4 years, with a yearly schedule of 47 weeks, from 8 am to 6 pm. We take pride in our four-course menu, featuring homemade organic food.
Offices: Crayford Road, London, N7 0ND, GB · 33 Crouch Hill, London, England N4 4AP, GB · 107 Fordwych Road, London, England NW2 3TL, GB · Collins Yard, London, England N1 2XU, GB · 170 Gloucester Terrace, London, England W2 6HS, GB
Bilingual & Montessori nurseries in London. From 6 months. French and English Language with an introduction to Mandarin.
Les Petites Etoiles Bilingual Montessori is a London-based group of 5 bilingual nursery schools. We provide education in both French and English and offer an introduction to Mandarin language. Our doors are open to children aged 6 months to 4 years, with a yearly schedule of 47 weeks, from 8 am to 6 pm. We take pride in our four-course menu, featuring homemade organic food.
Offices: Crayford Road, London, N7 0ND, GB · 33 Crouch Hill, London, England N4 4AP, GB · 107 Fordwych Road, London, England NW2 3TL, GB · Collins Yard, London, England N1 2XU, GB · 170 Gloucester Terrace, London, England W2 6HS, GB
