Nursery Chef

Willingcare; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A childcare provider in Wolverhampton is seeking a skilled Nursery Chef to oversee the kitchen operations in a new nursery. Responsibilities include preparing healthy meals for children, managing special dietary needs, and leading menu planning and budgeting. The role offers a competitive hourly rate of £14.50 with a full-time shift of 35 hours per week. Join this exciting opportunity to shape the food culture in a newly built nursery environment. Enjoy benefits like training support and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Training and CPD support

Uniform provided

Team events

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience working as a chef, preferably in a nursery or healthcare setting.
• Understanding of dietary needs for children.
• Ability to manage budgets and plan menus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare healthy meals and snacks for children.
• Create weekly menus according to dietary requirements.
• Manage allergy information and food safety procedures.
• Ensure kitchen cleanliness and compliance with hygiene standards.
• Collaborate with nursery staff for smooth mealtime routines.

Skills

Chef experience in a nursery school or healthcare environment

Knowledge of allergies, special diets and child nutrition

Strong skills in budgeting, planning and stock management

Valid Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Nursery Chef 14.50 per hour Brand New Nursery Kitchen

If you're an experienced Chef who enjoys preparing nutritious food for children, this role offers a chance to build routines and standards in a brand-new nursery. You'll work with modern facilities and take real ownership of the kitchen. A strong fit for someone who wants stability, autonomy, and a fresh start.

Quick Role Snapshot :

• Pay : 14.50 per hour
• Hours : 35 hours per week
• Location : Wolverhampton
• Start : Mid-December

Why This Job Is Worth Your Click :

• Work in a newly built kitchen with modern equipment and space to run an efficient service.
• Lead menu planning and budgeting giving you real influence over daily operations.
• Take responsibility for allergies, special diets and nutritional standards that support children's wellbeing.
• Benefit from training, CPD support and funded DBS checks helping you stay up to date and confident in your role.
• Enjoy team events, refreshments, uniform provided and a pension scheme as part of your package.
• Join a nursery at launch stage and help shape its food culture from day one.

What You'll Need :

• Chef experience in a nursery school or healthcare environment
• Knowledge of allergies, special diets and child nutrition
• Strong skills in budgeting, planning and stock management
• Valid Food Hygiene Certificate
• Availability to start mid-December

What You'll Do :

• Prepare healthy age-appropriate meals and snacks throughout the day.
• Create weekly menus in line with budgets, dietary requirements and nutritional guidance.
• Manage allergy information, special diets and safe food handling procedures.
• Oversee stock control, kitchen cleanliness and all food hygiene standards.
• Work closely with nursery staff to support smooth, safe mealtime routines.

What Happens After You Apply

You'll receive a quick acknowledgement from us. If your experience fits well, arrange a straightforward interview with no unnecessary steps. We aim to move quickly so the successful Chef is ready to join us in mid-December.

Reference: WILL186007 / JR

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1