Nursery Chef

JEM Childcare Solutions Limited; Haslemere; Presencial; GBP 27.000 - 33.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Company Pension

Employee Discounted Childcare

Employee Assistance Programme

Flexibility to work around your life

Recognition and rewards

Descripción de la vacante

JEM Childcare Solutions Limited in Haslemere (UK) seeks an experienced Nursery Chef to prepare meals for around 80 children daily, Monday to Friday 7:30am–5:00pm. You will work in a welcoming nursery environment and ensure nutritious, age-appropriate portions.

Applicants should have Level 2 Food Hygiene and cooking qualifications, nursery or school kitchen experience, and strong knowledge of dietary needs and cost-effective menu planning. Great team spirit and reliability are essential.

Formación

• Must have Level 2 Food Hygiene or higher.
• Experience in a nursery or school setting as a Chef.
• Knowledge of children's portions, allergies and cooking for large numbers.
• Strong knowledge of kitchen operations and culinary techniques.

Responsabilidades

• Prepare and deliver meals to around 80 children daily.
• Plan menus, develop recipes and monitor portion sizes.
• Ensure high standards of food safety and hygiene in the nursery kitchen.

Conocimientos

Knowledge of children's portions

Experience in nursery kitchen

Menu planning and cost control

Team player

Educación

Level 2 Food Hygiene

Qualifications in cooking and food preparation

Descripción del empleo

Haslemere, United Kingdom | Posted on 16/10/2026

Ourclient, a well-established and welcoming day nursery in Haslemere Surrey, are looking for an experienced Chef, ideally who has experience of working in a nursery or school environment, and has a full understanding of cooking for children and babies. Hours will be Monday to Friday 7.30am to 5pm, delivering meals to around 80 children on a daily basis.

Ideally you will have a level 3 Food Hygiene qualification, together with qualifications in Food preparation and cooking. Salary is c£30k depending on qualifications and experience. On good transport links, and walking distance from train station.

Requirements

• Whatour Clients are looking for
• Essential for theNursery Chef role
• Level 2 orabove in Food & Hygiene
  
• Qualifications in cooking,food preparation
  Experience in a nursery or school settingas a Chef
• Knowledgeof children's portions, food allergies and cooking for largenumbers
• Strong knowledge of kitchen operations, food production andculinary techniques
  
• Proficientin menu planning, recipe development and cost control
• Buildpositive relationships with children, families, and colleagues
• IdealNursery Chef Candidate
• Passionateabout cooking
• Proactive,flexible, and a strong team player
• Maintainshigh standards always

Nursery Chef Benefitsand Perks

• CompanyPension
• EmployeeDiscounted Childcare
• EmployeeAssistance Programme
• Flexibility to work aroundyour life commitments
• Recognition and rewards tosay thank you for a job well done