Head Chef – Nursery Nutrition & Meals (Mon–Fri)

Select Recruitment; Norwich; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Select is recruiting for a Head Chef to lead the kitchen at a children’s nursery in Norwich city centre, catering for babies to five-year-olds. You’ll prepare fresh, nutritious meals, plan menus, ensure allergen awareness, and maintain hygiene standards.

Hours are Monday to Friday, 7:45am–3:30pm with no evenings or weekends. This role offers a rewarding workplace with a £30,000 annual salary and the chance to support children’s health and development through balanced meals and a well-run

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Head Chef, Chef Manager or experienced chef.
• Knowledge of food hygiene, allergen management and safe food preparation.
• Passionate about nutrition and providing quality meals for young children.
• Organised, reliable and confident managing a kitchen independently.
• Enhanced DBS

Responsibilities

• Prepare fresh, nutritious and age-appropriate meals for babies, toddlers and preschool children.
• Plan menus that promote healthy eating and accommodate allergies and dietary requirements.
• Maintain excellent food hygiene, kitchen cleanliness and safety standards.
• Manage food ordering, stock control and kitchen budgets.
• Work closely with nursery staff to support children's nutritional needs.

Skills

Head Chef

Food Hygiene

Nutrition

Organisation

Job description

Select is recruiting for a Head Chef to lead the kitchen at a children’s nursery in Norwich city centre, catering for babies to five-year-olds. You’ll prepare fresh, nutritious meals, plan menus, ensure allergen awareness, and maintain hygiene standards.

Hours are Monday to Friday, 7:45am–3:30pm with no evenings or weekends. This role offers a rewarding workplace with a £30,000 annual salary and the chance to support children’s health and development through balanced meals and a well-run