Nursery Chef Manager

We are seeking a Nursery Chef Manager who will run the kitchen operation at the nursery and ensure that Hazelwood’s reputation for food quality is always maintained providing consistency of offer across both the School and Nursery sites. Specific Responsibilities: · To prepare a nutritious cooked lunch in line with the current menu, ensuring all children’s needs are met and to include suitable puréed food for babies as agreed with the Executive Chef Manager. · Ensure compliance with the EYFS Framework, allergen legislation, food safety regulations, and all other relevant statutory and regulatory requirements · To be aware of and carry out duties in connection with Health and Safety at work (e.g. Risk Assessments, COSHH, RIDDOR etc) · To constantly be aware of Special Dietary Needs - referring to food allergies, food intolerances, cultural needs, vegetarian requirements and any other, according to the Special Dietary Needs form in the kitchen. · To compile food orders and developing new food concepts. · To plan, prepare, cook and present food to the standards required by the school. · To ensure that the school’s reputation for excellent food and service is enhanced. · To prepare a healthy morning snack for each of the nursery rooms, as required. · To prepare afternoon tea in line with the current menu. · To ensure all areas of the kitchen are hygienically always maintained, in accordance with Health & Safety Regulations. · To ensure that equipment is cleaned and everything is cleared away leaving the kitchen is neat and tidy at the end of the day in line with the daily and weekly cleaning schedule. · To ensure that equipment is maintained in good order and that any faulty or potentially dangerous equipment is immediately removed and reported to the Executive Chef Manager. · To develop a strong working relationship with both the nursery management and the nursery staff as well as the children. People Management: · To assess Catering Team performance and recogni