Healthy Meals Chef for Early Years & Nurseries

YMCA Dulverton Group; Tarnock; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

YMCA Dulverton Group is seeking an Early Years Chef to create healthy meals across our nursery settings. You will handle preparation, cooking, and portion control while maintaining high hygiene standards and meeting diverse dietary needs.

The role requires experience in catering, strong organisation, and the ability to work in a busy kitchen environment. Training and development opportunities are available within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a chef or catering role in a busy kitchen.
• Knowledge of dietary requirements and allergens.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, busy environment with attention to food safety.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve healthy meals and snacks for young children.
• Cater to dietary needs, allergies and cultural preferences.
• Manage food orders, stock levels and kitchen budgets.
• Maintain high standards of hygiene and food safety records.
• Coordinate meal production across multiple nursery settings.
• Work with nursery teams to meet individual dietary needs.
• Support healthy eating initiatives and positive food experiences.

Skills

Catering experience

Food hygiene awareness

Time management

Education

Food Hygiene Level 2

Job description

YMCA Dulverton Group is seeking an Early Years Chef to create healthy meals across our nursery settings. You will handle preparation, cooking, and portion control while maintaining high hygiene standards and meeting diverse dietary needs.

The role requires experience in catering, strong organisation, and the ability to work in a busy kitchen environment. Training and development opportunities are available within a supportive team.