Flexible Working Chef – Bright Horizons Nurseries, Manchester Location: Manchester Pay: £13.81 per hour Contract Type: Flexible / Bank Staff Hours: Ad-hoc shifts – perfect for retired chefs or those seeking occasional work Are you a retired or semi-retired chef looking to stay active in the kitchen without the commitment of full-time hours? Or perhaps you’re someone with culinary experience who enjoys the benefits of flexible working? Bright Horizons Nurseries in Manchester are looking for a Flexible Working Chefs to join our friendly team on an ad-hoc basis. This role is ideal for those who want to contribute their skills in a meaningful way while enjoying the freedom of flexible working. Purpose of Role: To prepare, cook and present age appropriate food to high standards in a clean, tidy, safe and pleasant environment. Work in partnership with the nursery team and parents at all times to support the nurseries care and education provision. Keep accurate records of supplies and order replacements as needed within the nursery budget requirements. This role requires working in collaboration with others and taking responsibility for working in line with regulatory requirements and BH policies and procedures. Key Tasks and Responsibilities: - Keep the kitchen a clean and safe environment adhering to internal and external requirements - Encourage and model behaviour which is appropriate in a child environment being professional at all times - To make sure you meet the legal and company requirements for fire, safety, health & hygiene at all items and necessary paperwork is completed - To prepare and cook enough age appropriate food for all the children on a daily basis with minimum wastage - Take responsibility to make sure all dietary requirements are catered for and clearly communicated to the teams - To respond appropriately to issues requiring confidentiality: for example being aware of personal information regarding children - Support, promote and implement policies and procedures - Fulfil their roles, responsibilities and legislation duty in relation to safeguarding children by ensure that they have read understood and implement the Safeguarding Policies and Procedures. - Ensure that they have completed Child Protection training every two years as set out in the Child Protection Policy and that this training impacts on their ability to safeguard the children in their care - Work in co-operation and partnership with the Nursery team and parents to encourage a healthy and nutritious diet - Ensure that budgetary requirements are met - Having an active role in leading the cookery club sessions with children. - Use nominated suppliers and ensure all deliveries are accurate and paperwork is kept up to date - Support with other activities with the nursery e.g. BBQ’s, Fetes, Staff meetings, children’s cookery clubs - To take reasonable care of yourself and others and to comply with company Health and Safety guidelines - Support the manager and work as a team to ensure a good or better inspection outcome - Understand the importance of keeping everyone safe and the part you play - Demonstrate a proactive approach using your initiative and showing resilience to take responsibility for getting things done - Ensure stocks are managed and stock levels are recorded in line with company expectations. Essential Experience: - Experience in any role which involves cooking in domestic or commercial property - Food Safety CIEH L2 or above or equivalent - this must be passed on day 1 in post - Sound Knowledge of COSHH - Able to demonstrate a sound knowledge of managing different dietary requirement around food allergies. Experience Desirable: - Experience in any role that involved cooking for young children - Understanding of EHO process Qualifications: - Food Safety CIEH L2 or above or equivalent - this must be passed on day 1 in post Personal attributes: - Ability to work under pressure - Ability to communicate with both adults, children and parents - Ability to communicate clearly using a variety of techniques. - Ability to encourage team effort INDNH We look forward to receiving your application! If you experience any problems, please email europe.recruitment@brighthorizons.com and we will be happy to help. At Bright Horizons, our culture is built on our commitment to Keeping Everyone Safe and providing world-class care and education, delivered by a world-class workforce. We believe our people’s potential is endless and with this in mind, we aspire to create an environment where our colleagues can thrive and accomplish the things they thought impossible. Bright Horizons has been recognised as a Great Place to Work by our employees and the Great Place to Work Institute for the last 13 years. We care passionately about what we do, and our HEART values and principles help us support one another in the work that we do each day. These are quite literally at the HEART of our organisation’s ethos and culture as it helps us to provide a working environment that supports professionalism, growth and diversity. We are passionate about our people’s ongoing learning and development. 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