Nursery Chef

The Mill; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Additional pay for events

Job summary

The Mill in Mill Hill, Greater London, is seeking a Nursery Chef to join our busy early years kitchen on a permanent basis. You will work 40 hours per week from 7:30am to 5:30pm, delivering fresh, nutritious meals for up to 60 children with support from a part-time assistant.

We offer a reliable salary of £35,000 per year, with scope for additional event payments during the year and a stable, full-time role in a caring nursery setting.

Qualifications

• Previous professional chef experience.
• Good knowledge of food safety and hygiene.
• Understanding of health & safety requirements.
• Strong knowledge of allergens and allergen management.
• Experience catering for children is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare fresh, nutritious meals for up to 60 children.
• Work with an assistant from 9am-2pm to support meal preparation.
• Ensure allergens and safety measures are followed throughout service.
• Support special events with additional payment when required.

Skills

Chef experience

Food safety knowledge

Allergen management

Health & safety

Catering for children

Job description

Nursery Chef

Location: Mill Hill, Greater London, GB, NW7 1

Date Posted: 2026-09-18T13:50:11

Job Type: Full Time

Closing Date: 2026-10-17T12:22:24.56

Salary: £35,000 per year

Job Description

Nursery Chef - £35,000 per year

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Chef to join a busy nursery setting on a permanent basis.

Working Details

• Hours: 7:30am-5:30pm, 40 hours per week
• Working Year: 52 weeks
• Holiday: 23 days + bank holidays

Responsibilities

The Chef will be responsible for preparing fresh, nutritious meals for up to 60 children, with an assistant available from 9am-2pm.

Requirements

• Previous professional chef experience
• Good knowledge of food safety and hygiene
• Understanding of health & safety requirements
• Strong knowledge of allergens and allergen management
• Experience catering for children is desirable

There is also the opportunity for additional payment for supporting special events throughout the year.

If you are an experienced Chef looking for a permanent role with excellent hours and a competitive salary, please get in touch for more information.