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Chef

On-site in London·Full-time·Added 4 days ago (last checked 8 Oct)

N Family Club

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Overview

Job details

£28,454 - £38,750 a year
Gross, as stated in the ad.
About £2,000 - £2,620 a month after tax.
Permanent contract
Full-time.

Requirements

Work on-site in London
No relocation package mentioned.

Benefits

Cycle to work and season ticket loan
Commuter benefits named in the ad.

Skills

The role

★ Join us and enjoy a £1,500* Welcome Bonus with this role! (T&Cs apply) ★

We're more than just a nursery group. We're the UK's most innovative early-years education provider.

At N Family Club, we dreamed of reimagining early years education. Becoming a place that fosters creativity, embraces a curriculum-led approach, and prepares children for the modern world. We're proudly making our dream a reality - and we want you to be a part of it!

As a Chef at N Family, you'll be cooking up a storm every day - preparing breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks for children, as well as a lunch and a smoothie for our hard-working nursery team. We're looking for a creative Chef who's passionate about introducing young children to new foods and can cater to a range of allergies and dietary needs. With your dedication and passion, you'll make your mark and help us become the most loved early years education group in the UK.

Your key responsibilities

Cook fresh, tasty, and nutritious meals for the children and team every day, following our set menu and recipes.
Make sure each meal meets the nutritional needs of different age groups and follows all food safety and choking guidelines.
Learn every child's allergy and dietary requirements inside out.
Prepare daily lunches and smoothies for the nursery team, catering to a variety of diets and preferences.
Keep on top of kitchen paperwork and checks, including cleaning schedules and daily safety logs.
Order supplies, manage stock, and make sure the kitchen runs smoothly.
Maintain the kitchen to a 5-star Food Hygiene standard.
Build friendly, professional relationships with parents so they feel confident about the food their children eat.
Mentor and support apprentice Chefs, helping them grow their skills and confidence in the kitchen.

Our Chefs should have...

Previous experience working in a kitchen environment.
A passion for food and nutrition.
A genuine interest in cooking with long-term culinary career goals.
Experience of conscious practices within food and cooking, including recycling and creating as little food waste as possible.
The ability to work quickly and effectively during busy service times.
A positive, glass-half-full outlook.
Bags of drive and motivation with a 'make it happen' attitude!
A love for customer service.

The N Advantage package

Competitive salary - £28,454 - £38,750 per annum
Performance bonus - Up to £1,200 annually.
Industry-leading holiday allowance - Up to 35 days, including a personal 'Me' day and Christmas closure.
Development fund - £100 annual learning fund, plus paid N Academy training (level 3, EY Degrees, Forest School & more).
Family-friendly - Enhanced parental/fostering/neonatal leave after 2 years.
Childcare - 40% discount, plus 6 emergency days annually.

And that's not all!

Loyalty rewards - 5-year bonus: around-the-world trip + 2 bonus weeks off. 10-year bonus: "Out of this world" experience + 2 more weeks off!
Referral scheme - Earn up to £1000 per successful hire.
Amazing discounts - Save on groceries, shopping, fitness, and more.
Travel support - Season ticket loans and cycle-to-work scheme.
Socials & Wellbeing - Annual parties, team events, gym discounts, and online fitness.
And much, much more!

Why N Brixton?
Join our fantastic team at this vibrant 142-place nursery nestled in the heart of Brixton, South West London.

Getting here is a breeze! With local buses 2, 415, and 432 right at our doorstep, and the Tulse Hill and Brixton overground/underground stations just a short walk away.

Why N Family Club?

At N Family Club, we're reimagining early years education - and we want you to be a part of it. We're a certified Great Place to Work and one of the UK's most innovative early years groups. With top salaries, unmatched benefits, and real career progression, we put our people first.

Join us today to spark big ideas in young minds and shape a career you'll love.

Key Responsibilities

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