Catering jobs in Claygate

About us

What makes Monkey Puzzle special is how much we…

• Care about our community and the people we work with
• Encourage decision-making by employees
• Forward thinking and people development
• Healthy communication Transparency and integrity play big roles in how we communicate internally and externally.
• Are passionate about making a difference!

Overview:

We are seeking a skilled Chef to join our culinary team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for food and creativity, along with a strong background in culinary arts and leadership.

£30,000 - £35,000

40 hours a week, Full time, Different shift patterns available

New Nursery! We would love for warm, caring and experienced Level 3 Nursery Educator to join our welcoming and supportive team at Monkey Puzzle Wokingham.

Why Us?

People matter at Monkey Puzzle and as a part of our team you will benefit from:

• Continued opportunities for professional growth and access to our engaging online training platform to develop the career that you want.
• Day off for your Birthday
• Childcare discount of 30%
• Free snacks
• Companywide social events
• A wellbeing focused leadership team, who are here to support you at every step of your journey with us

Aims

• To follow the required menus of the Monkey Puzzle day nurseries
• To communicate any relevant information required to follow the food and drink policy and health and safety procedures with all members of staff
• To use the administration process appropriately to enable policies and procedures to be followed accurately
• To ensure the legal aspects of health and safety are followed in line with company’s policies and procedures
• To undertake any relevant training, and when required, to train other members of the catering team.

Key Responsibilities

• Adhere to all company policies and procedures
• Provide a positive practice role model.
• With support contribute to a high standard of quality within the nursery, including practice, environment and resources to meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage
• Ensure that equality of access and opportunity is provided to all children, parents, staff and visitors
• Ensure that all children are kept safe.
• Notify Designated Officer of any safeguarding concerns.
• Always maintain a positive attitude with children, parents, colleagues and visitors.
• With support develop and maintain professional working relationships with colleagues, parents and carers.
• Ensure confidentiality, where appropriate, is maintained. Adhere to all health and safety policies and procedures and undertake a shared responsibility for cleanliness and health and safety throughout the nursery
• With support work as part of a team to ensure the company’s values are maintained
• To ensure all production, service and presentation of food is to the company’s standard
• To ensure the prompt service of all meals and snacks are to the company’s requirement
• To ensure all catering activities are carried out in-line with agreed budgets.
• To ensure any comments regarding the catering operation – positive or negative are noted and acted upon
• To purchase all supplies through agreed nominated suppliers
• To follow up any supplier problems and report to nursery manager if not resolved
• To ensure special dietary procedures are followed.
• Follow environmental services procedures and documentation.
• Ensure all aspects of the “health and safety at work act” are complied with in operation, with specific reference to; safe working practices, hygiene practices, fire procedures and staff training
• Facilitate inspections by regulatory bodies and implement any recommendations.
• Attend regular staff meetings and undertake training as required.
• Undertake any other duties as reasonably requested by line manager.

Qualification

• Educated to GCSE Level (or equivalent)
• Food and Hygiene Level 2
• Safeguarding
• Formal Qualification in Culinary Skills such as City & Guilds or NVQ
• Prevent Duty
• FGM
• Paediatric First Aid

Skills/Competencies:

• Ability to communicate confidently with adults and children.
• Able to work well within a team
• Able to work on own initiative.
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Able to maintain confidentiality and know when to report issues of concern to a senior team member.
• Generate creative ideas to inspire learning.
• Good planning and organising
• Ability to comprehend and adhere to a strict set of policies and procedures
• Work in partnership with parents and colleagues
• Effective time management
• Able to follow direction.
• Ability to keep clear and accurate records.
• Maintain adequate stock levels of food
• General computer literacy
• Good organisational Skills
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Able to reflect and learn from personal actions and experience.
• Evidence of ongoing personal development
• Calm in all circumstances.
• Achieved and maintained a 5* EHO rating
• Able to ensure the safety and welfare of children through a confident knowledge of Safeguarding processes and procedures.
• Health and Safety awareness
• Knowledge of health and nutrition
• Specific training in child protection
• HACCP

Experience Required

• Experience of supporting children within a Nursery setting
• Experience of working and communicating with parents and carers
• Experience working as a Chef in a childcare setting.

Safeguarding Statement

Monkey 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. However, amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (2013 & 2020) provide that certain spent convictions and cautions are 'protected'. These are not subject to disclosure to employers and cannot be taken into account.  All candidates will be asked to provide details of all unspent convictions, you may be asked for further information about your criminal history during the recruitment process.  If your application is successful, this self-disclosure information will be checked against information from the Disclosure & Barring Service before your employment commences.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £30,000.00-£35,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Childcare
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Free parking

Experience:

• Chef: 2 years (preferred)
• Cooking: 2 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person