Nursery Chef

Grandir UK; Beaconsfield; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Welcome bonus

Pension scheme

Flexible working

Childcare discount

Life assurance

Job summary

First Place Nurseries in Beaconsfield, part of Grandir UK, is seeking a caring and enthusiastic Nursery Chef to join our team. You will play a key role in cooking up a storm for our children every day with a range of different meals and snacks.

Join a supportive, child-focused nursery offering flexible working and genuine career progression, with a £1000 welcome bonus and comprehensive benefits. You will work with a passionate team and contribute to high standards of catering for EYFS meals.

Qualifications

• Experience in professional kitchen or nursery catering is preferred.
• Ability to assist in menu development and meal planning.
• Ability to supervise catering staff and ensure high hygiene standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare 6 monthly menus gaining feedback from catering staff, Managers and Regional Manager’s to produce final product
• Support and guide catering staff and Nursery Manager
• Monitor catering standards to maintain the highest levels of practice
• Assist and support the Nursery Manager in the recruitment and selection of catering staff
• Audit kitchens in a timely fashion, ensuring they meet TCC and PSN
• Check that all kitchen paperwork is fully complete, accurate and up to date
• Establish and maintain professional working relationships with Nursery staff

Skills

Food preparation

Menu development

Staff supervision

Hygiene standards

Job description

Nursery Chef

First Place Nurseries, Beaconsfield

Part of Grandir UK

Salary - £12.71 - £14.76 per hour (depending on experience)

Join us and get £1000 welcome bonus!

Join a supportive, child-focused nursery offering strong benefits, flexible working and genuine career progression.

Our First Place Day Nursery in Beaconsfield, part of Grandir UK, is seeking a caring and enthusiastic Chef to join our team. You will play a key role in cooking up a storm for our children every day with a range of different meals and snacks.

Why you’ll love working at First Place

At First Place, you will be part of a welcoming and supportive team who genuinely care about one another. We create a positive working environment where everyone feels valued, respected and supported to grow.

Core benefits

• 33 days annual leave including bank holidays, with 3 days used during the Christmas shutdown period
• Christmas and New Year shutdown
• Flexible working options available
• Generous childcare discount
• £500 refer a friend bonus
• Company pension scheme with employer contributions
• Statutory Sick Pay from day 1
• Life assurance for employees aged 18 to 65
• Certified Great Place to Work, voted for by our current colleagues

About our nursery

Our Beaconsfield nursery offers a warm, welcoming, home-from-home environment where children can thrive and our teams feel supported and valued.

Conveniently located close to Beaconsfield train station, making it ideal for commuting staff. The nursery is set in a family-friendly area with access to nearby green spaces including Wilton Park and features a spacious outdoor garden supporting outdoor learning and play.

We provide high-quality childcare in line with the EYFS framework, enriched through our bespoke programmes including Make & Bake, Move & Groove and Innovate & Investigate. Children benefit from nutritious, balanced meals prepared daily.

Our passionate and experienced team create a supportive and nurturing environment, working in strong partnership with parents through our parent communication app.

As part of Grandir UK, we offer career development opportunities, training and ongoing support within a growing organisation.

Location and travel

The nursery is conveniently located close to Beaconsfield train station, providing direct links into London and surrounding areas, making it ideal for commuting staff.

It is easily accessible by road, with good connections to the M40 and surrounding local routes, supporting straightforward journeys for those travelling by car.

The nursery is situated in a well-connected, family-friendly area, with local amenities and green spaces nearby, making daily travel and drop-offs convenient.

What will you be doing?

• Prepare 6 monthly menus gaining feedback from catering staff, Managers and Regional Manager’s to produce final product
• Support and guide catering staff and Nursery Manager
• Monitor catering standards to maintain the highest levels of practice
• Assist and support the Nursery Manager in the recruitment and selection of catering staff
• Audit kitchens in a timely fashion, ensuring they meet TCC and PSN
• Check that all kitchen paperwork is fully complete, accurate and up to date
• Establish and maintain professional working relationships with Nursery staff

More benefits

• Maternity and adoption leave paid at 100 percent for the first 12 weeks
• Paternity leave paid at 100 percent for 4 weeks
• Parental bereavement leave of up to 4 weeks paid
• Compassionate leave of up to 2 weeks paid
• Miscarriage leave of up to 2 weeks paid
• Wellbeing Day, an extra day off just for you
• The Grand Event, up to an additional week of annual leave to attend a significant life event after 2 years’ service

Even more benefits

• Employee benefits portal with hundreds of retail discounts including ASOS, gym memberships, cinema, M&S and major supermarkets
• 24-hour remote GP appointments
• Medical cashback for dental treatment, physiotherapy and alternative therapies
• Recognition, rewards and team celebrations throughout the year, with May dedicated to celebrating our teams
• Tailored in-house training and genuine progression opportunities
• Sustainability focus with Carbon Literacy trained teams and Eco-Schools accreditation

Grandir UK is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. An enhanced DBS check is required for this role and will be carried out by our approved third-party provider.

We are an equal opportunity employer and recruit based on merit. To support our recruitment process, we may use AI-assisted tools for tasks such as application screening and reference checks. These tools help us manage applications efficiently, and all hiring decisions are made by our team.

We review applications as they are received and may close the role early.