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About the company
The British International School, Cairo
Education Management
Job Description
The British International School, Cairo, is seeking to appoint an experienced Chef for its new nursery, opening in January 2027.
The successful candidate must have strong professional cooking skills and experience in preparing fresh, healthy and nutritious meals and drinks suitable for infants, toddlers and children up to the age of 3. The candidate should have a good understanding of age-appropriate food preparation, different food textures, portion sizes and the dietary requirements of young children.
Key Responsibilities include:1. Food Preparation & Cooking 2. Preparing fresh, home-cooked meals and snacks daily for infants, toddlers and young children. Demonstrating strong culinary skills and knowledge of different cooking methods to ensure meals are healthy, appealing and age-appropriate. Preparing food with suitable textures, consistency and portion sizes according to children's developmental stages. 3. Menu Planning & Meal Preparation 4. Planning and preparing varied, balanced menus that meet the nutritional needs of young children. Ensuring meals include appropriate food groups and using fresh, seasonal ingredients. Having an understanding of weaning stages and the introduction of solid foods, as well as adapting meals for different age groups. 5. Special Dietary & Allergy Management 6. Identifying and managing food allergies, intolerances and specific dietary requirements. Preparing alternative meals when necessary, maintaining strict protocols to prevent cross-contamination and ensuring all relevant staff are aware of children's dietary restrictions. 7. Kitchen & Inventory Management 8. Managing the daily operation of the nursery kitchen, including stock control, inventory management and ordering food supplies within the allocated budget. Ensuring the proper storage, handling and preparation of ingredients, maintaining accurate records of food temperatures, cleaning schedules and meals served. 9. Food Safety, Hygiene & Compliance 10. Ensuring the kitchen operates in full compliance with food safety regulations and nursery policies. Maintaining high standards of personal and kitchen hygiene, conducting regular temperature checks and following appropriate food storage, preparation and cleaning procedures. Adhering to the school's health and safety and safeguarding policies. 11. Collaboration & Communication 12. Working closely with nursery management and staff to ensure children's individual dietary needs are met. Communicating effectively regarding menus, allergies and special dietary requirements, and contributing to positive and enjoyable mealtime experiences.
Job Requirements
Please note: This is primarily a hands-on cooking position. Professional culinary experience and practical cooking skills are essential. A nutrition or dietetics qualification alone will not be sufficient for this role.