Early Years Chef - Level 2 apprentice

Apprentice Early Years Chef

Job Title: Apprentice Early Years Chef
Salary: £8.00 per hour (£16,640 per annum)
Contract Hours: 40 hours per week

Purpose of Post

• To undertake a specialist Early Years Chef Apprenticeship whilst working within the nursery kitchen.
• To support the planning, preparation and serving of healthy, balanced meals and snacks for children aged 0-5 years.
• To contribute to children's health, wellbeing and development by providing nutritious, age-appropriate food.
• To develop the skills and knowledge required to become a qualified Early Years Chef through practical experience and professional training.

Key Areas

• Prepare and serve nutritious meals and snacks.
• Attend all training sessions as outlined within your apprenticeship agreement.
• Complete all coursework and assignments set by the training provider.
• Learn about child nutrition, menu planning and healthy eating.
• Work as part of the nursery team.
• Liaise effectively with your mentor, manager and training provider.
• Develop knowledge of food safety, hygiene and allergen management.

Responsible To

Nursery Manager / Designated Mentor

Duties and Responsibilities

• To attend all meetings with the designated training provider and complete apprenticeship coursework within agreed timescales.
• To assist with the preparation and cooking of healthy, balanced meals and snacks for children.
• To support menu planning in line with current nutritional guidance for young children.
• To learn and follow food safety, hygiene and allergen management procedures.
• To ensure all food preparation areas, equipment and storage facilities are maintained to a high standard of cleanliness.
• To assist in catering for children with allergies, intolerances and specific dietary requirements.
• To receive and store deliveries appropriately, maintaining accurate stock rotation and storage procedures.
• To support the promotion of healthy eating throughout the nursery.
• To attend all training relevant to the role and deemed appropriate by the Manager and training provider.
• To be aware of and abide by the nursery's Safeguarding, Health and Safety, Confidentiality and all other nursery policies.
• To support all staff and contribute positively to the nursery team.

General

• Contribute to good standards of safety, hygiene and cleanliness throughout the nursery.
• Undertake such other duties and responsibilities of an equivalent nature as may be determined by the Nursery Manager from time to time.
• Look upon the nursery as a whole and consider where your skills can best be utilised.
• Respect the confidentiality of all information received.
• Be aware of the community profile of the nursery and uphold its standards at all times
• Work towards achieving a recognised Early Years Chef Apprenticeship qualification.
• Promote a positive image of Rainbows Day Nursery at all times.

What We're Looking For.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has an interest in cooking and nutrition.
• Enjoys working as part of a team.
• Is enthusiastic, reliable and willing to learn.
• Takes pride in their work and maintaining high standards.
• Understands the importance of healthy eating in children's development.
• Wants to build a long-term career in catering and early years.

Previous kitchen experience is desirable but not essential as full training will be provided.

Safeguarding Statement

Rainbows Day Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and you will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check. You will be asked to make a criminal conviction declaration if you are shortlisted for the post. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.

All applicants will be required to complete an Enhanced DBS check and provide two suitable references.

Why Join Rainbows?

• Earn while you learn.
• Gain a nationally recognised qualification through Connect2Care.
• Receive ongoing support from an experienced nursery team.
• Learn specialist skills in early years nutrition, food safety and allergen management.
• Make a positive impact on children's health, wellbeing and development every day.

To apply, please submit your CV together with a short statement about why you would like to become an Early Years Chef Apprentice.

Pay: £8.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Work Location: In person