Flexi Chef - South West London

N Family Club; Greater London; On-site; GBP 2,196,000 - 2,842,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexible hours 0-hour contract

Daily lunch and drinks

Referral bonuses

Socials & wellbeing

Permanent join bonus up to £1,000

Job summary

N Family Club in London is seeking a Flexi Chef to lead food production for children, including breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks. The role involves following nutritionally balanced recipes, catering to allergies, and maintaining high kitchen hygiene.

You will support multiple SW London nurseries and mentor apprentice chefs, while upholding the company’s safety policies. The ideal candidate has nursery kitchen experience, understands child nutrition, and can work a flexible schedule in a

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a nursery or school commercial-sized kitchen.
• Experience catering for diverse dietary needs.
• Understanding of food preparation guidelines for very young children.
• Experience with Environmental Health inspections.
• Knowledge of food allergens and child nutrition; ability to work within the nursery budget.

Responsibilities

• Cook fresh and inspiring meals for children, including breakfasts, lunches, dinners, and snacks.
• Follow nutritionist-designed recipes and menus to ensure vitamin-rich meals.
• Prepare daily lunch and smoothie for nursery team; accommodate dietary needs.
• Maintain kitchen hygiene standards and complete paperwork (Due Diligence Diary, Cleaning Schedule).
• Manage food orders, stock rotation, and supplier relations with a focus on safety and quality.
• Mentor junior chef(s) and uphold HS policies; ensure proper handover of meals with allergy details.

Skills

Nursery kitchen experience

Child nutrition knowledge

Allergen awareness

Flexibility

Education

Food Safety Level 2

Job description

Flexi Chef - South West London

Department: Nursery Flexi

Employment Type: Flexible

Location: Kingston upon Thames, London

Compensation: £15.94 - £20.63 / hour

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!

The Flexi chef at N Family Club will be a qualified and experienced individual, responsible for the production of all food on the premises - cooking breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks for our children, as well as a delicious lunch and daily smoothie for our hard-working nursery team. A creative cook passionate about celebrating diversity and introducing children to a wide range of foods, you will be extremely knowledgeable in childhood nutrition and catering for differing allergies and dietary requirements. This will allow you to make your mark and help N realise our vision of being the highest quality and most loved, early years education group in the UK. To be successful in this role, you will; Go Beyond, Be Outstandingly Outstanding and Play as a Team.

Our nurseries are located in Balham, Battersea, Brixton, Twickenham, Twickenham West, Wandsworth and Wimbledon. You’ll choose your preferred base nursery, with opportunities to support other N Family Club nurseries across the South West London when needed.

Key responsibilities and tasks:

• Cook fresh and inspiring food for our children, with occasional weekends;


• Follow our nutritionist-designed recipes and menu to ensure that each child receives the best possible level of vitamins and nutrients;


• Cater to the differing dietary needs of different age groups, following food preparation and choking guidelines;


• Know the allergies and dietary requirements of your children inside out, ensuring you adhere to all policies and procedures to ensure there is no risk of cross-contamination and that each individual child’s nutritional needs are met;


• Preparation of a daily lunch and smoothie for our nursery team, catering to different dietary needs;


• Overall responsibility for the timely completion of all kitchen paperwork and compliance related tasks, including a daily Due Diligence Diary and our kitchen Cleaning Schedule;


• Responsible for washing up, the ordering of food supplies from our accredited supplier, managing weekly ordering and efficient stock rotation;


• Maintenance and upkeep of the kitchen to a 5 star Food Hygiene rating standard, adhering to all Environment Health industry regulations and requirements;


• Build and maintain excellent relationships with our nursery parents;


• Participate in our nursery Apprentice Chef scheme by mentoring, coaching and guiding our next generation of nursery chefs as and when required;


• Responsible for always adhering to the company's H&S policy: “Statement of Intent\"


• Be a role model for exceptionally high standards, never cutting corners, thriving on feedback and leading on culinary excellence.


• Confidently manage the handover of food at mealtimes. Ensuring all necessary information is provided, including accurate allergy details and portion sizes, and that each room receives the correct meals.

Experience:

• Previous experience in a nursery or school commercial-sized kitchen


• Experience catering for diverse dietary needs


• Previous experience catering for very young children, with an understanding of food preparation guidelines


• Experience with Environmental Health inspections


• Good knowledge of food allergens and child nutrition, and ability to work to the nursery budget for each child

Qualifications:

• Must have Food Safety and Hygiene Level 2 or above (will be required to complete Level 3 during induction if not already held)

Personal attributes:

• A passionate, creative cook who loves working with children and families


• Conscious practices within food and cooking including recycling and creating as little food waste as possible


• Ability to work quickly and effectively during busy service times


• Positive outlook (someone who always sees the glass as half full)


• Bags of drive and motivation with a ‘make it happen’ attitude


• A love for customer service (you want to make people happy)


• High energy brought to every task you take on, and a solutions driven approach to problems

The N Advantage package

• Competitive pay – £15.94ph - £20.63ph (including 12.07% holiday entitlement), based on experience and dedication.


• Flexible hours that suit your lifestyle – This role is offered on a Casual Working Agreement (0-hour contract), giving you the flexibility to choose shifts that work for you.


• Daily Perks –Complimentary lunch and drinks every day.


• Referral Bonuses –Earn up to £1,000 for every friend you refer who joins N Family Club.


• Socials & wellbeing – Annual parties like our Festive Winter Party and Summer BBQ, team events, and our Wellbeing Week.


• Flexibility to join permanently – If you choose to join us permanently, you may receive a welcome bonus of up to £1,000!

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.

Join us today to spark big ideas in young minds and shape a career you’ll love.

What's next?

If you want to read more about N, our benefits and work culture, visit our Careers website or our Glassdoor Page.