Catering jobs in Hedge End

Join Our Warm, Caring Team at The Mulberry Bush
At The Mulberry Bush, we are committed to providing the highest quality care for children, helping them grow and develop in a nurturing and supportive environment.

If you take pride in a clean, well-run kitchen and want to be part of a team that values everyone, we would love to have you join our Mulberry Bush family!

Why You Will Love Working Here

• Generous Benefits – extra paid time off for your birthday, and wellness support.
• Additional annual leave and vouchers for no sickness within a rolling 6- and 12-month period.
• Free optional lunch provided weekly to staff.
• Employee Recognition – We offer monthly team awards and referral bonuses of up to £1,000!
• Professional Development – Receive continuous training and development to help you grow within the childcare sector.
• A Supportive Team – Work in a friendly, collaborative environment where your ideas are welcomed and your hard work is always recognised.

What You Will Be Doing

• Dishing up meals and snacks for all children, following menus and portion guidance set by our Head of Catering
• Managing allergens carefully at the point of service, checking each child’s meal against their dietary needs and keeping allergen dishes clearly separated and labelled
• Warming food safely and keeping accurate temperature records in line with HACCP procedures
• Washing up and cleaning down the kitchen after each service, keeping it ready for visits from our Head of Catering, Environmental Health and Ofsted

What We Are Looking For

• Experience in a kitchen, catering or food service environment (nursery or school experience is a bonus)
• A good understanding of food safety, allergen management and kitchen cleanliness
• Someone reliable and well organised, who can work to fixed mealtime schedules
• Strong communication skills and a team-oriented mindset
• A fun individual who loves to bring positivity into an environment that is not always child facing

Do you want to make a real difference? Apply today and join a team that is dedicated to providing the best care and education for children and its staff.

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 09:30 – 15:30, with a 30-minute unpaid lunch

Qualifications:

• Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate (or willingness to obtain)
• Allergy Awareness

TMB Day Nurseries Ltd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: £13.00 per hour

Experience:

• Kitchen: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Food Hygiene Certificate (preferred)

Work Location: In person