Chef Assistant

Chef Assistant requiredWe are currently looking for a friendly, hardworking and enthusiastic Chef Assistant to join our busy kitchen team at our Toad Hall Nursery in Watford.Two days a week, working 8am-4:30pmPay - Starting at £10.42 per hourAbout youYou will have experience working in a kitchen environment, be passionate about preparing and cooking healthy, nutritional food, enjoy working in a busy environment and as part of a team, and respond well to instruction and direction.About the roleTo assist and support the Nursery Chef/Cook in day-to-day catering duties, providing the nursery children with balanced, healthy and nutritious meals, and to adhere to Health and Safety policy and procedure at all times, observing cleanliness and hygiene standards in the kitchen.We offer the following amazing benefits and opportunities within our established nursery group:· A competitive salary package, including pension and occupational sick pay· 50% staff discount on childcare places· 25% childcare discount for one family member too!· Birthday day off OR Christmas shopping day· Inspiring training and career development with a growing company· Opportunity to gain further qualifications· Company Bonus Scheme· Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)· Increasing annual leave with each complete year of service up to a maximum of 33 days (including Bank/Public Holidays)· Opportunity to purchase additional Holiday· Paid time off for dependents· Discount and savings at over 1,500 retailers through PerkPal· Monthly staff recognition scheme· Annual Christmas party for all Toad Hall StaffKey tasks and responsibilities:Supporting the Cook/Chef to prepare healthy, nutritious meals and snacks for the childrenEnsuring that hygiene and cleanliness within the kitchen is of the highest standard in accordance with Environmental Health requirements and legislation.Following COSHH proceduresEnsuring that children are served the correct food, being aware of allergies at all timesReceiving and unloading food and equipment deliveriesYour experience:Experience of working in a kitchenExperience of cooking with fresh ingredients using a set menu and recipesFood Hygiene Certificate Level 2 would be an advantage, but full training will be givenKnowledge and experience of health and safety standards is desirableTo be a hard workerTo be a team playerTo be organised