Relief Chef

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Relief Chef

Employment Type

Permanent

Application Start Date

06-10-2025

Application End Date

10-11-2025

Description

Relief Chef – Little Harvard Childcare

We are seeking a Relief Chef to cover staff absences, holidays, and vacant kitchen positions across our centres. This is a flexible, weekday role (Monday–Friday, no evenings or weekends) ideal for someone who enjoys variety and working in a child-centred environment.

About the Role:
You will prepare large quantities of nutritious, child-friendly meals, following set menus and food safety standards to ensure consistency and quality across centres.

Key Responsibilities:

Cook large quantities of healthy meals and snacks for children.
Maintain hygiene, safety, and cleanliness in the kitchen.
Follow allergen and dietary guidelines.
Support stock management and deliveries.
Work closely with Centre Managers to ensure smooth kitchen operations.

Requirements:

Experience cooking for large groups or in catering environments.
Minimum HACCP Level 2 certification.
Full driving license (essential) and flexibility to travel between our centres.
Availability for varying weekday hours based on cover needs.
Strong organisation skills and a passion for preparing healthy meals for children.

What We Offer:

Competitive hourly rate
Discounted private health insurance
Flexible weekday work across multiple centres
Supportive, friendly team environment
Training and development opportunities

If you are a reliable, adaptable cook with catering experience, a driving license, and enjoy flexible weekday work covering absences, holidays, and vacant positions, we’d love to hear from you.

Connect With Us:
Instagram: @littleharvard_childcare
Facebook: /littleharvard
LinkedIn: /littleharvardchildcare

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