Nursery Chef: Creative, Nutritious Meals for Children

N Family Club; London Borough of Southwark; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance bonus

Holiday allowance up to 35 days

Development fund £100 annual learning

Enhanced parental/fostering leave

Childcare 40% discount

Job summary

N Family Club in London is seeking a Chef to join our Nursery Operations team. You will cook breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks for children, while accommodating allergies and diverse dietary needs.

You’ll also prepare meals for the nursery staff and help nurture healthy eating habits in a lively, safety-focused kitchen. Based at our Dulwich location, you’ll mentor apprentice chefs, maintain hygiene standards, manage stock, and support parents with confident, transparent food choices.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working in a kitchen environment.
• A passion for food and nutrition.
• Long-term culinary career goals.
• Conscious practices around food, including recycling and reducing waste.
• Ability to work quickly during busy service times.
• Positive outlook and motivation to “make it happen”.
• Love for customer service.

Responsibilities

• Cook fresh, nutritious meals for children and team daily.
• Follow set menu/recipes and meet age-specific nutrition.
• Learn each child’s allergies/dietary needs.
• Prepare daily lunches and smoothies for nursery team.
• Maintain kitchen paperwork, cleaning schedules, and safety logs.
• Order supplies and manage stock to keep kitchen running.
• Maintain a 5-star Food Hygiene standard.
• Build positive relationships with parents about food.
• Mentor apprentice Chefs and develop kitchen skills.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Nutrition-minded

Culinary interest

Food waste minimisation

Fast service mindset

Positive attitude

Drive and accountability

Customer service

Job description

N Family Club in London is seeking a Chef to join our Nursery Operations team. You will cook breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks for children, while accommodating allergies and diverse dietary needs.

You’ll also prepare meals for the nursery staff and help nurture healthy eating habits in a lively, safety-focused kitchen. Based at our Dulwich location, you’ll mentor apprentice chefs, maintain hygiene standards, manage stock, and support parents with confident, transparent food choices.