Why Join Us?

 Be a Leader: Take the helm in our kitchen, managing the food service and ensuring the highest standards of food safety and hygiene.

Inspire Young Minds: Play a pivotal role in embedding a culture of healthy eating and independence among our under-fives.

Impactful Work: Your efforts will directly contribute to the well-being and development of children by providing them with nutritious meals tailored to their needs.

Collaboration Opportunity: Work closely with the Food and Hygiene Lead at Muriel Green, one of our sister nurseries, to collaboratively plan menus and engage in exciting food-based initiatives.

Professional Growth: Engage in ongoing training and development opportunities, honing your skills in food safety, people management, and strategic planning.

Working Hours: Enjoy a stable and family-friendly working pattern -  hours from 9 AM to 4 PM daily, allowing for a great work-life balance.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop and manage allergy matrices to meet children's medical needs.

Maintain a safe, clean, and healthy kitchen environment.

Prepare and serve delicious and nutritious meals to children and staff.

Manage kitchen stock control and dietary requirements, ensuring compliance with food safety regulations.

Lead and supervise a team of practitioners dedicated to high standards of care for children.

What We’re Looking For:

 Passion for working with children and supporting their health and well-being.

Minimum Level 2 qualification in Food Safety or Hygiene.

Strong communication, team working, and people management skills.

A proactive approach to learning and adapting to new requirements and guidelines.

Join us in this fulfilling role where you can make a real difference in children's lives while working in a dynamic and supportive environment. We look forward to welcoming you to our team and supporting your professional journey!

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This role involves working closely with children and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

All applicants are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check as part of Hertfordshire County Council’s pre-employment checks.  Any appointment is subject to satisfactory completion of a DBS and other safeguarding checks and also to satisfactory references being obtained.

We reserve the right to make an appointment before the closing date, so early applications are encouraged.

 If you're ready to take on this challenging and rewarding role, apply now and help us nourish a brighter future!