Nursery Chef/Cook

Randstad Education; Horley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education services provider in the UK seeks a Nursery Chef to prepare and deliver healthy meals for nursery sites from a central kitchen. The ideal candidate will have experience in catering for children, a valid Food Hygiene Certificate, and a passion for nutrition. Responsibilities include planning seasonal menus, managing dietary needs, and ensuring food safety standards. This role offers an opportunity to make a positive impact on children's nutrition and well-being.

Qualifications

• Experience managing food preparation and distribution for children.
• Ability to create and prepare seasonal menus for infants and preschoolers.
• Strong knowledge of dietary needs and food hygiene standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver nutritious meals for children in multiple nursery sites.
• Manage dietary needs, allergies, and food hygiene in the kitchen.
• Order ingredients and maintain kitchen cleanliness and safety.

Skills

Experience as a Cook/Chef catering for children

Excellent understanding of children's nutrition and allergies

Organised, reliable, and passionate about healthy food

Education

Valid 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.

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!