Nursery Chef: Creative, Nutritious Meals + Mentorship

N Family Club; Epsom; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Performance bonus

Holiday allowance

Development fund

Parental leave

Childcare discount

Referral scheme

Discounts

Travel loans

Gym discounts

Team events

Job summary

N Family Club in Epsom, London, is seeking a dedicated Chef to prepare breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks for children and staff. You will adapt meals for various dietary needs, manage allergy information, and uphold high hygiene and safety standards.

You’ll also mentor apprentice chefs and work toward delivering outstanding early-years catering. Join a growing nursery group committed to innovative early-years education, with a competitive salary and extensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working in a kitchen environment.
• A passion for food and nutrition.
• A genuine interest in cooking with long-term culinary career goals.
• Experience of conscious practices within food and cooking, including recycling and creating as little food waste as possible.
• The ability to work quickly and effectively during busy service times.
• A positive, glass-half-full outlook.
• Bags of drive and motivation with a ‘make it happen’ attitude.
• A love for customer service.

Responsibilities

• Cook fresh, tasty, and nutritious meals for the children and team every day, following our set menu and recipes.
• Make sure each meal meets the nutritional needs of different age groups and follows all food safety and choking guidelines.
• Learn every child’s allergy and dietary requirements inside out.
• Prepare daily lunches and smoothies for the nursery team, catering to a variety of diets and preferences.
• Keep on top of kitchen paperwork and checks, including cleaning schedules and daily safety logs.
• Order supplies, manage stock, and make sure the kitchen runs smoothly.
• Maintain the kitchen to a 5-star Food Hygiene standard.
• Build friendly, professional relationships with parents so they feel confident about the food their children eat.
• Mentor and support apprentice Chefs, helping them grow their skills and confidence in the kitchen.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Food and nutrition

Long-term culinary goals

Sustainability and waste reduction

Fast service

Positive attitude

Customer service

Motivation and drive

Job description

N Family Club in Epsom, London, is seeking a dedicated Chef to prepare breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks for children and staff. You will adapt meals for various dietary needs, manage allergy information, and uphold high hygiene and safety standards.

You’ll also mentor apprentice chefs and work toward delivering outstanding early-years catering. Join a growing nursery group committed to innovative early-years education, with a competitive salary and extensive benefits.