Salary: Up to £30,000 per year (depending on experience)
🕒 Hours: Full-time, Monday-Friday

About the Role

We are looking for a caring and enthusiastic Nursery Chef to join our team. You will play a key role in preparing and serving healthy, nutritious meals and snacks for children, while maintaining the highest standards of food safety and hygiene. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about cooking and child nutrition who wants to make a real difference every day.

Key Responsibilities

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Plan and prepare healthy, balanced meals and snacks for children, catering for a range of dietary requirements and allergies.

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Ensure all meals are freshly prepared and presented to a high standard.

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Maintain excellent standards of hygiene, cleanliness, and organisation in the kitchen.

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Work in line with food hygiene, safety, and allergy management procedures.

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Manage stock, place food orders, and monitor budgets.

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Follow nursery menus and contribute ideas for seasonal or creative meal planning.

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Work closely with the nursery team to ensure mealtimes are enjoyable, safe, and inclusive.

Requirements

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Previous experience as a Chef, Cook, or Kitchen Assistant (nursery, school, or care home experience desirable).

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Knowledge of nutrition for children and ability to adapt meals for dietary/allergy requirements.

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Food Hygiene Certificate (or willingness to complete/renew before starting).

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Strong organisational skills and ability to work independently.

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A genuine passion for providing healthy meals for children.

What We Offer

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Competitive salary up to £30,000 per year.

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Monday-Friday hours (no evenings or weekends).

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Supportive and friendly working environment.

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Training and opportunities for development