👩‍🍳 Nursery Chef

💷 £12.41 – £12.81 per hour | 40 hours per week | Monday to Friday, 8am–5pm

Join Our Caring, Welcoming, and Supportive Team

We’re looking for a passionate Nursery Chef to join our warm and nurturing childcare setting. Our vision is to inspire change through excellence in childcare, creating a positive impact for generations to come.

For over 20 years, we’ve been providing children with the highest quality of care — offering them unlimited opportunities to grow, learn, and develop in a safe and secure environment.

What We Offer

At our nursery, people matter — and as part of our team, you’ll benefit from:

• Continued opportunities for professional growth and access to our engaging online training platform
• Childcare discount 
• Access to free counselling services
• Company-wide events and a wellbeing-focused leadership team
• Competitive hourly rate (£12.41–£12.81 per hour)
• 2 annual inset training days
• £1000 refer-a-friend scheme
• Free meals and parking (if applicable)
• Flexible hours where possible 

About You

We’re looking for someone who is enthusiastic, creative, and passionate about providing nutritious meals that support children’s growth and development.

You will:

• Follow and design menus in line with our food and drink policy
• Ensure all food production, service, and presentation meets company standards
• Oversee kitchen health and safety, budgets, supplies, and dietary requirements
• Work well within a team and maintain a positive attitude with children, parents, and colleagues
• Be organised, proactive, and eager to learn

Essentials

• Minimum 1 year of experience in the hospitality industry
• Level 2 Food Hygiene & Safety Certification
• Experience in planning nutritionally balanced menus

Desirable

• Experience working in a nursery or childcare setting
• Allergen management or HACCP certification
• Previous achievement of a 5★ EHO rating
• Food Standards or Culinary NVQ qualifications
• Above all, a passion for cooking, a friendly nature, and the ability to have fun!

A Word from One of Our Chefs

“Nutrition in early years is so important — it allows us to introduce a balanced and healthy diet from a young age. We provide varied, exciting meals that encourage children to explore new tastes and textures. I love seeing how food helps them grow stronger and healthier every day.”
— Paul, Nursery Chef

Safeguarding Statement

We are committed to keeping children safe. All roles require an enhanced DBS check and appropriate safeguarding vetting. Some spent convictions and cautions may be protected under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975, 2013, and 2020 amendments).