Flexible Nursery Chef: Fresh Meals for Kids

nfamilyclub; Bushey; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Casual 0-hour contract

Daily lunch and drinks

Referral bonuses

Social events & wellbeing

Discounts

Nursery joining benefits

Welcome bonus up to £1,000

Job summary

N Family Club in Bushey (with locations in Bushey and Bishop's Stortford) seeks a Flexi Chef to cook breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks for children, and to support nursery teams with flexible shift coverage.

You’ll follow nutritionist recipes, manage dietary needs and allergens, and ensure proper portion sizes and allergy details during handovers. The role carries a 0-hour contract and strong nursery benefits.

Qualifications

• Must have Food Safety and Hygiene Level 2 (Level 3 during induction if not held).
• Experience in nursery or school kitchen and catering for diverse dietary needs.
• Ability to work quickly during busy service times and maintain high standards.

Responsibilities

• Cook fresh and inspiring meals for children, including weekends.
• Follow nutritionist-designed recipes to ensure vitamins and nutrients.
• Cater to differing dietary needs, avoiding cross-contamination.
• Prepare daily lunch and smoothie for nursery team, accommodating dietary needs.
• Maintain kitchen paperwork, due diligence diary and cleaning schedule.
• Order food supplies, manage weekly orders and stock rotation.
• Keep kitchen to 5-star Food Hygiene standard and adhere to EH regulations.
• Build relationships with nursery parents and mentor Apprentice Chef scheme.

Skills

Customer service mindset

Education

Food Safety and Hygiene Level 2

Job description

N Family Club in Bushey (with locations in Bushey and Bishop's Stortford) seeks a Flexi Chef to cook breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks for children, and to support nursery teams with flexible shift coverage.

You’ll follow nutritionist recipes, manage dietary needs and allergens, and ensure proper portion sizes and allergy details during handovers. The role carries a 0-hour contract and strong nursery benefits.