Apprentice Chef

N Family Club; Greater London; On-site; GBP 18,645 - 22,788; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus up to £750 annually

Up to 35 days holiday allowance

£100 annual development fund

40% childcare discount

Loyalty rewards after 5 and 10 years

Amazing discounts on groceries and fitness

Travel support for commuting

Job summary

N Family Club is looking for an Apprentice Chef at their Wandsworth nursery in London. This full-time position involves preparing nutritious meals for children and the nursery team, maintaining food hygiene standards, and supporting culinary creativity. Ideal candidates should be eager learners interested in childhood nutrition and must have at least an NVQ Level 2 in Food Preparation and Hygiene. Competitive salary of £20,717 plus performance bonuses, extensive holiday allowance, and additional benefits await the successful applicant.

Qualifications

• Willingness to adopt conscious practices within food and cooking.
• A keen interest in a career as a Chef and childhood nutrition.
• Motivation with a 'make it happen' attitude.

Responsibilities

• Cook nutritious meals for children and the nursery team.
• Maintain kitchen hygiene standards and paperwork.
• Build professional relationships with parents.

Skills

Food Preparation and Hygiene NVQ Level 2 or above

Passion for food creativity

Ability to work quickly during busy service times

Positive attitude

Customer service love

Education

Level 3 Production Chef Apprenticeship

Job description

Apprentice Chef

Department: Apprenticeships

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Wandsworth, London

Reporting To: Chelsea Garratt

Compensation: £20,717 / year

Description

We’re more than just a nursery group. We’re the UK’s most innovative early‑years education provider.

At N Family Club, we dreamed of reimagining early years education, becoming a place that fosters creativity, embraces a curriculum‑led approach, and prepares children for the modern world. We’re proudly making our dream a reality – and we want you to be a part of it!

As an Apprentice Chef at N Family, you’ll be cooking up a storm every day – supporting our Chef to prepare breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks for children, as well as a lunch and a smoothie for our hard‑working nursery team. We’re looking for a creative person who’s genuinely interested in a career as a Chef – someone who’s a keen learner and interested in childhood nutrition. With your dedication and passion for learning, you’ll make your mark and help us become the most loved early years education group in the UK.

Your key responsibilities

• Work toward your funded Level 3 Production Chef Apprenticeship, including paid time off to study.
• Assist with cooking fresh, tasty, and nutritious meals for the children and team every day.
• Make sure each meal meets the nutritional needs of different age groups and follows all food safety and choking guidelines.
• Support the Chef to cater to different dietary needs for all ages.
• Support with preparing daily lunches and smoothies for the nursery team, catering to a variety of diets and preferences.
• Support the Chef to keep on top of kitchen paperwork and checks, including cleaning schedules and daily safety logs.
• Maintain the kitchen to a 5‑star Food Hygiene standard.
• Build friendly, professional relationships with parents so they feel confident about the food their children eat.

Our Apprentice Chefs should have

• A Food Preparation and Hygiene NVQ Level 2 or above (you’ll need to complete a Level 3 during induction if not already held).
• A willingness to adopt conscious practices within food and cooking, including recycling and creating as little food waste as possible.
• A passion for food creativity and a love for working with children and families.
• The ability to work quickly and effectively during busy service times.
• A positive, glass‑half‑full outlook.
• Bags of drive and motivation with a ‘make it happen’ attitude!
• A love for customer service.

The N Advantage package

• Competitive salary – £20,717 per annum
• Performance bonus – Up to £750 annually.
• Industry‑leading holiday allowance – Up to 35 days, including a personal ‘Me’ day and Christmas closure.
• Development fund – £100 annual learning fund, plus paid N Academy training (level 3, EY Degrees, Forest School & more).
• Family‑friendly – Enhanced parental/fostering/neonatal leave after 2 years.
• Childcare – 40% discount, plus 6 emergency days annually.

And that’s not all!

• Loyalty rewards – 5‑year bonus: around‑the‑world trip + 2 bonus weeks off. 10‑year bonus: “Out of this world” experience + 2 more weeks off!
• Referral scheme – Earn up to £1 000 per successful hire.
• Amazing discounts – Save on groceries, shopping, fitness, and more.
• Travel support – Season ticket loans and cycle‑to‑work scheme.
• Socials & Wellbeing – Annual parties, team events, gym discounts, and online fitness.
• And much, much more!

Why N Wandsworth?

Join our fantastic team at this 85‑place nursery, nestled in the lively neighbourhood of Wandsworth, South West London.

Why N Family Club?

At N Family Club, we’re reimagining early years education – and we want you to be a part of it. We’re a certified Great Place to Work and one of the UK’s most innovative early years groups. With top salaries, unmatched benefits, and real career progression, we put our people first.

What's next?

We look forward to hearing from you.