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Nursery Chef

Job description

Nursery Chef

From £13.00 per hour | 30 hour per week | Monday – Friday (No evenings)

 

Food at our client’s nursery is taken seriously - not just as fuel, but as an experience that builds healthy habits, social confidence, and genuine enjoyment from an early age.

 

They are now looking for an experienced and conscientious Nursery Chef to take ownership of the kitchen and ensure every child receives nutritious, safe, and delicious meals every single day.

 

What Our Client Is Looking For

  • Experience working within a kitchen environment - essential

  • Previous experience within a nursery, school, or similar setting – essential

  • Strong knowledge of allergen management, dietary requirements, and nutrition for young children

  • Food hygiene qualification - Level 2 minimum, Level 3 preferred

  • Highly organised, detail-focused, and reliable

  • A genuine understanding of the importance of safe food preparation in an early years environment

 

What's on Offer

  • Discounted childcare

  • Training & development opportunities

  • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

  • Company pension scheme

  • Benefits & rewards portal

  • Warm, welcoming nursery environment

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Preparing and serving balanced, nutritious

  • Ensuring all meals are prepared in accordance with allergy and dietary requirements

  • Implementing rigorous processes to prevent cross-contamination, including clearly labelled, separate utensils and preparation areas

  • Maintaining a safe, clean, and hygienic kitchen at all times, meeting all food hygiene and Health & Safety standards

  • Ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations including COSHH and food hygiene legislation

  • Maintaining accurate records related to food preparation, cleaning schedules, stock levels, and equipment maintenance

  • Managing stock levels, ordering, and supplier relationships

 

How to Apply

If you have kitchen experience, a strong grasp of allergen management and nutrition, and a passion for making mealtimes something children look forward to, we'd love to hear from you. Please apply with your up-to-date CV and a member of our team will be in touch confidentially.

 

All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, and right-to-work verification.

 

Reference: WILL231008/DB

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