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We’re seeking an experienced Temporary Head Chef to lead the kitchen at a children’s nursery in Macclesfield.

This is an opportunity to use your kitchen leadership skills to provide nutritious, well-prepared meals for children while maintaining a safe, organized, and welcoming nursery kitchen.

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Temporary Head Chef, you’ll oversee the nursery kitchen’s daily operations. Your duties will include:

• Planning and preparing nutritious meals and snacks for children.

• Following menus, recipes, portion requirements, and dietary guidance.

• Managing meals for children with allergies, intolerances, and other dietary needs.

• Leading kitchen operations and supporting staff to deliver a reliable meal service.

• Maintaining high standards of food hygiene, cleanliness, and kitchen organization.

• Managing stock, checking deliveries, and following food storage and rotation procedures.

• Following food safety, allergen, and health and safety procedures.

Head Chef Role Expectations

You’ll be expected to lead the kitchen confidently in a nursery environment and ensure meals are prepared safely, consistently, and on time. You’ll help maintain accurate allergen information, manage kitchen resources responsibly, and contribute to a positive mealtime experience for children.

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience as a Head Chef or in a senior kitchen leadership role.

• Experience in a nursery, school, care, hospitality, or commercial kitchen is desirable.

• Strong knowledge of food hygiene, food safety, and allergen management.

• Ability to plan and prepare balanced meals for children with varied dietary requirements.

• Strong organization, communication, and team leadership skills.

• A reliable, adaptable, and professional approach to temporary assignments.

• A commitment to safeguarding and the welfare of children.

• A DBS check may be required for this role.

Why Join This Nursery Kitchen Team?

This temporary assignment offers the chance to lead a professional nursery kitchen and help children enjoy nutritious meals each day.

We offer:

• Competitive pay of £19.61 per hour.

• Temporary work in a children’s nursery in Macclesfield.

• The opportunity to lead a kitchen team and make a positive difference to children’s daily experiences.

• Support from the Chefs for Chefs team throughout your assignment.

Location: Macclesfield

Role: Temporary Head Chef

Pay rate: £19.61 per hour