Happy Days Nursery, Exeter, Celebrate As Their Nursery Chef is a NMT Nursery Awards Finalist!

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Sep 04, 2024

Happy Days Nursery, Exeter, celebrate as their Nursery Chef is a NMT Nursery Awards Finalist!

Happy Days Nursery, Exeter are delighted that Phil, their Nursery Chef, has been shortlisted for the NMT Nursery Chef Award, with the winner being announced at the Awards Ceremony on 30th November.

Phil demonstrated his exceptional ability in providing well-balanced, nutritious and delicious food that takes into account individual needs of children along with how he helped develop menus for the nursery, giving special attention to the nutritional needs of under-fives in order to be chosen as a finalist for this prestigious award.

Sophie Stedman, Nursery Manager, stated, “Phil is our chef extraordinaire who has previously cooked in care homes, garden centres and hotels. He is extremely diligent and gives 110% every day to make sure the children are fuelled with nutritious meals that they enjoy and cater to their individual needs. We are extremely proud of him and regardless of the result at the award ceremony, he will always be a winner in our eyes!”

Sam Richardson, Early Years Operations Manager, added, “We are over the moon that Phil has been shortlisted for this award, he truly deserves this recognition. The children and parents adore Phil, not only for his delicious meals and recipes, but for his commitment and dedication to ensure every child’s individual needs are met and enjoys his nutritious and tasty food!”

Along with demonstrating his skills and menus, Phil also received some amazing testimonials from staff, parents and the children – well done Phil!