Nursery Chef

Nurse Seekers Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare provider in London is seeking a talented Nursery Chef to prepare nutritious meals for children under five. The role requires a current Food Hygiene Certificate, knowledge of dietary needs, and the ability to maintain a clean kitchen environment. The successful candidate will receive a competitive salary and be part of a supportive team.

Benefits

In-house training

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in preparing nutritious meals for children.
• Ability to adhere to Food Hygiene Regulations.
• Experience in menu planning with a focus on dietary requirements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare balanced meals catering to children's dietary needs.
• Maintain a clean and safe kitchen environment.
• Ensure stock is rotated and monitored daily.

Skills

Current Food Hygiene Certificate

Ability to cook

Knowledge of dietary needs

Health and Safety awareness

Excellent communication skills

Teamwork

Understanding of balanced foods

Job description

Nursery Chef

We at Zero2Five are proud to be partnering with a leading childcare provider who is seeking a talented Nursery Chef for their vibrant nursery setting in Colindale, London. The successful candidate will join a skilled and supportive team, playing a key role in delivering nutritious, balanced, and delicious meals that meet the highest standards of childcare and wellbeing.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced chef who is passionate about children’s nutrition and looking to make a positive impact in an early year’s environment.

Key Responsibilities

• A Current Food Hygiene Certificate
• An ability to cook.
• An awareness of dietary needs, food allergies, culturally diverse menus
• Knowledge and awareness of Health and Safety, Environmental health and Food Safety.
• An ability to use food preparation equipment and ensure the economic use of materials, equipment and energy.
• Ability to manage own time and prioritise tasks
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative.
• An understanding of nutritionally balanced foods

Requirements

• To ensure that meals that are prepared reflect any special dietary requirements of the individual children
• To contribute ideas to menu planning with the Nursery Manager, ensuring that the children receive a healthy nutritionally balanced and culturally diverse diet.
• To maintain a safe, clean and healthy kitchen environment at all times
• To provide fresh, nutritious and well‑presented meals, suitable for children and babies, under the age of five, adhering to the ‘healthy Under Fives’ guidelines.
• To ensure stock rotated daily and stock is monitored and maintained through the weekly shopping order
• To adhere to the ‘Safer Food better Business standards and record keeping’ and to strictly adhere to Food Hygiene Regulations and other safety precautions at all times. Be aware of and implement Health and Safety procedures including Risk Assessments and COSHH.
• To ensure that equipment is maintained in good order and that any faulty or potentially dangerous equipment is immediately removed and reported to the Nursery Management Team.
• To ensure that equipment and materials are cleaned and everything is cleared away leaving the kitchen neat and tidy at the end of the day in line with the daily and weekly cleaning checklist
• To keep up to date with current good practice and participate in a continued programme of professional development.
• To maintain a neat and tidy appearance at all times, displaying a courteous and pleasant manner towards all. To be motivated, enthusiastic and innovative about the role.
• To store a portion of the day’s menu in the freezer which should be discarded after five days.
• To always implement and practice all nursery policies and procedures.
• To take and record food temperatures whilst cooking and food standing
• To complete food orders within the appropriate timescales for deliveries

The successful candidate will be offered a highly competitive salary, along with a range of benefits including in‑house training and clear opportunities for career progression. You will be working in a well‑equipped nursery setting with excellent kitchen facilities and will become part of a supportive, professional, and friendly team.

If this sounds like the type of vacancy you feel you have been looking for, then apply today! Or email your most up to date CV to [e-mail]