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Read the overview of this opportunity to understand what skills, including and relevant soft skills and software package proficiencies, are required. About us: KZAR Childcare Ltd is a family-owned group of day nurseries located in the Hampshire area, with settings in Fleet, Hook and Bordon. At Oaklea House Day Nursery, Hook, we have a passion for wholesome, nourishing and delicious food that fuels busy nursery days and inquisitive little minds. Our passion for food is reflected in our 5* Environmental Health food rating and Award of Excellence which we have held for many years. The Role: We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced individual to join our team as a Nursery Chef at Oaklea House Day Nursery in Hook. As a large and established setting, you would be managing the provision of freshly cooked meals for up to 110 children on a daily basis, with a Kitchen Assistant on hand to support you. We take pride in providing fresh and interesting home-cooked meals and accommodating a variety of allergies, intolerances and cultural/ personal preferences. Our 4 week rolling menu provides a two-course lunch, hot tea with tasty side dish as well as 2 snacks throughout the day. You will also be required to put on picnic teas, party food and a Christmas Lunch for our events throughout the year. We are also well known for our love of International Days which give you the freedom to create exotic dishes to honour the different backgrounds that we have at nursery. Is this the role for you? The successful candidate will be competent, passionate about cooking and able to maintain high levels of hygiene within the kitchen. You will be able to work well independently and (when occupancy dictates) with another member of kitchen staff. This role requires the candidate to have a catering/ food related Level 2 or 3 qualification, a valid Food Hygiene Certificate, Allergen Awareness training and experience of cooking for young children and babies. Care home experience has always been welcomed too and greatly compliments the skills needed for this role. Experience of managing an Environmental Health Inspection would be beneficial. This position is Monday- Friday, 8.30am-5.30pm. We are open 51 weeks of the year. We do not work weekends, bank holidays, evenings or over Christmas. In return, we provide beautiful settings to work in, a large and well-equipped commercial kitchen, a welcoming team and a formal benefits package that supports you mentally, physically, financially (childcare discount available too) and other additions that add a little sparkle to everyday life. Over the years we have welcomed Chefs from a variety of backgrounds- from top hotels in London, to through and through nursery/ school/ care home experienced individuals, or even those who have embraced a hobby for cooking and progressed it into a career. xehkeey We look forward to hearing your unique background and how we can continue our love of good food and early years education with your skills.