Nursery Chef

Completely Care Ltd; Bristol; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant nursery in Bristol is seeking an experienced Nursery Chef to provide healthy meals for children. This full-time role offers a supportive environment, no late nights or weekends, and a range of excellent benefits, including generous holidays and employee perks.

Benefits

Generous holiday package

Childcare discount for employees

Wellbeing Day

Employee perks portal

24/7 remote GP appointments

Reimbursement on medical treatments

Monthly recognition initiatives

Newly refurbished kitchen

Qualifications

• Experience as a chef or cook in childcare, school, or care setting.
• Strong understanding of nutritional needs for children.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare healthy, seasonal menus on a 6-month rotation.
• Oversee daily kitchen operations and maintain hygiene and safety standards.
• Support catering staff and assist with recruitment and training.

Skills

Organisational Skills

Kitchen Management

Nutritional Understanding

Education

Level 2 Food Hygiene

Job description

Job Title: Nursery Chef
Location: Bristol BS5
Salary: £12.98 + Excellent Benefits
Job Type: Full-Time | Permanent 40 hours

️ About the Role
We’re delighted to be recruiting on behalf of a vibrant nursery in Bristol BS5, which is part of a well-respected national childcare group. They’re currently seeking an experienced and passionate Nursery Chef to lead the kitchen and provide children with healthy, balanced, and nutritious meals in a newly refurbished setting equipped with brand-new facilities.

If you’re looking for a rewarding chef role that makes a genuine impact – and one where you’re not working late nights or weekends – this is the perfect opportunity.

Benefits Include:
Generous holiday package: 31 days (inc. bank holidays) + 3 extra days at Christmas (FTE)
Childcare discount for employees
‘Wellbeing Day’ – a paid day off just for you
Employee perks portal with 100s of retail discounts and cashback offers
24/7 remote GP appointments
Reimbursement on medical treatments, including dental care and physiotherapy
Monthly recognition initiatives – including ‘May I Say Thank You’
Official ‘Great Place To Work’ certification
Work in a newly refurbished kitchen with updated equipment

Responsibilities:
Plan and prepare healthy, seasonal menus on a 6-month rotation
Gather feedback from managers and catering teams to improve menus
Ensure nutritional standards are met in line with best practices
Oversee daily kitchen operations and maintain hygiene and safety standards
Support catering staff and assist with recruitment and training
Conduct regular kitchen audits to ensure full compliance
Complete and maintain all required kitchen documentation and records
Work closely with nursery teams to align food service with childcare needs

Requirements:
Experience working as a chef or cook, ideally in a childcare, school, or care setting
Strong understanding of nutritional needs for children
Food hygiene and safety qualifications (e.g. Level 2 Food Hygiene)
Excellent kitchen management and organisational skills
A passion for preparing fresh, wholesome meals in a caring environment

Additional Information:
This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check
The employer is proud to be an equal opportunity employer

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