Apprentice Chef
N IS FOR NURSERY LTD · South East · GU1 2BX
About the role
✨ Apprentice Production Chef ✨
Ready to level up your career and whip up some amazing food? 🍳 Join our team in our stunning London nurseries and become a culinary whiz! We're on the hunt for enthusiastic individuals eager to learn the art of creating balanced, nutritious, and totally exciting menus for our little VIPs. 🍎🥦🥕
You'll be working in purpose-built kitchens where your ideas matter. We're not just offering a job; we're offering a launchpad for your personal and professional growth. 🚀 At N, you'll be valued, supported, and coached every step of the way. Our core values are: Go Beyond, Be Outstanding, and Play as a Team. Can you dig it? 👍
What you'll be doing (and learning!):
- Cooking up fresh, inspiring meals for our children from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday to Friday. ⏰
- Shaping and evolving our menus in a smart, cost-effective way. 💰
- Crafting fun and super-nutritious snacks and meals (3 a day!) for all our little stars, catering to every dietary need. 🥳
- Spreading the healthy eating love and positive food vibes! 🌟
- Delivering top-notch customer service and building awesome relationships with kids and parents. 🤗
- Keeping a sharp eye on portions and waste to help us stay profitable. 💯
- Ensuring everything is spot on with Environmental Health & Ofsted guidelines, keeping all records up to scratch with Health & Safety and Food Hygiene Standards. ✅
To snag this apprenticeship, you need to:
- Be 16 years or older. 🔞
- Not already be in full-time education. 🎓
- Be ready to kickstart your career, make a change, or boost your skills! 💼
An apprenticeship with us means:
- Regular one-to-one sessions with your dedicated trainer (remote or in-person). 🤝
- Learning and training for a real job with hands-on experience. 💪
- Getting paid and earning holiday leave. 💸
- Studying for at least 6% of your working hours towards your Level 2 Production Chef Apprenticeship. 📚
- Completing assessments throughout and at the end of your apprenticeship. 💯
- Setting yourself on a career path with loads of future potential! 📈
If you're ready to chop, dice, and grow, apply now! ✨
Key responsibilities
- Cook fresh and inspiring food for children
- Develop and evolve menus in a cost-effective manner
- Create nutritional snacks/dishes for all children, including those with specific dietary requirements
- Monitor portions and waste control to maintain profit margins
- Ensure compliance with Environmental Health & Ofsted guidelines and Health and Safety and Food Hygiene Standards