Nursery Chef/Cook

TEACH ANYWHERE; Horley; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A nursery meal service provider in the United Kingdom seeks a hands-on Nursery Chef to prepare and deliver nutritious meals across multiple nursery sites. The ideal candidate will manage seasonal menus, dietary needs, and ensure compliance with hygiene standards. Applicants should have prior experience as a cook or chef, ideally in a children's catering environment, along with a valid Food Hygiene/Safety Certificate. This role involves budgeting and ingredient management while fostering a passion for healthy food.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a cooking or chef role, preferably with children.
• Valid Food Hygiene/Safety Certificate (Level 2 or 3 is essential).
• Strong knowledge of children's nutrition and managing dietary needs.

Responsibilities

• Create and prepare seasonal menus for multiple nursery sites.
• Manage dietary needs, allergies, and intolerances for children.
• Maintain food hygiene standards and kitchen cleanliness.
• Order ingredients while managing the kitchen budget.

Skills

Experience as a Cook/Chef

Understanding of children’s nutrition and allergies

Organised and reliable

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 kitchenWe 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.

What You’ll Do

• 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!