Nursery Chef: Balanced Meals & Safe Nutrition

Willing Care Recruitment Limited; Lewisham; Remote; GBP 19,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Willing Care Recruitment Limited is seeking an experienced Nursery Chef to join a childcare setting in Lewisham. Plan and prepare meals for children from 3 months to pre-school, ensuring nutrition, allergen management and safety compliance. Experience in nursery, school or similar setting is essential.

The role is 40 hours per week with daytime hours, no evenings, in a home-from-home kitchen environment. You will manage menu planning, stock and liaise with nursery staff on dietary needs.

Qualifications

• Experience working as a Chef in a nursery, school, or similar setting.
• Strong understanding of child nutrition and food allergens.
• Ability to manage a kitchen independently.
• Knowledge of food hygiene and safety standards.
• Relevant food hygiene certification.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare balanced meals for children across different age groups
• Manage dietary requirements, allergies, and nutritional standards
• Maintain food safety, hygiene, and compliance at all times
• Order and manage kitchen stock and supplies
• Work independently to organise daily kitchen operations
• Liaise with nursery staff regarding children’s dietary needs

Skills

Nursery Chef experience

Nutrition knowledge

Allergen handling

Kitchen independence

Food hygiene

Education

Food hygiene certificate

Job description

Willing Care Recruitment Limited is seeking an experienced Nursery Chef to join a childcare setting in Lewisham. Plan and prepare meals for children from 3 months to pre-school, ensuring nutrition, allergen management and safety compliance. Experience in nursery, school or similar setting is essential.

The role is 40 hours per week with daytime hours, no evenings, in a home-from-home kitchen environment. You will manage menu planning, stock and liaise with nursery staff on dietary needs.