Nursery Chef / Cook

TEACH ANYWHERE; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A childcare service provider is looking for a hands-on Nursery Chef in England to prepare and deliver fresh, nutritious meals for children across multiple nursery sites. Responsibilities include planning seasonal menus, managing dietary needs and allergies, and ensuring food hygiene standards. Applicants should have a valid Food Hygiene/Safety Certificate and experience in catering for children. The role promotes a passion for healthy food and requires excellent organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in catering for children.
• Valid Food Hygiene/Safety Certificate (Level 2 or 3).
• Excellent understanding of children's nutrition and allergies.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver nutritious meals for children.
• Create and plan seasonal menus for breakfast, lunch, and tea.
• Manage dietary needs and allergies.
• Maintain food hygiene and kitchen cleanliness.
• Order ingredients and manage the kitchen budget.

Skills

Experience as a Cook/Chef

Understanding of children's nutrition

Knowledge of dietary allergies

Organisational skills

Education

Food Hygiene/Safety Certificate (Level 2 or 3)

Job description

We are looking for a hands‑on Nursery Chef to prepare and deliver fresh, nutritious meals for multiple nursery sites from a central kitchen We are seeking an experienced, hands‑on Nursery Chef to manage the preparation and distribution of fresh, nutritious meals from a central kitchen to multiple nursery locations.

The Role : What You'll Do

• You will be responsible for providing delicious, healthy, and safe meals for all children (infants and preschoolers).
• Plan & Cook: Create and prepare nutritious, seasonal menus (breakfast, lunch, and tea).
• Manage Diet: Safely manage all dietary needs, allergies, and intolerances.
• Safety First: Maintain the highest standards of food hygiene and kitchen cleanliness (HACCP).
• Control Stock: Order ingredients and manage the budget efficiently.

We're Looking For

• Experience as a Cook / Chef, ideally catering for children.
• A valid Food Hygiene / Safety Certificate (Level 2 or 3 essential).
• Excellent understanding of children's nutrition and allergies.
• Organised, reliable, and passionate about healthy food.

To apply: Please send your CV and a cover letter to [e-mail]

We look forward to hearing from you!