Nursery Chef: Fresh, Allergy-Safe Meals for Kids

Happy Days Nurseries Limited; Cranbrook; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension & Life Assurance

20 days annual leave + bank holidays

Funded DBS Update Service

Funded Blue Light Card Membership

Digital GP 24/7 with counselling

Job summary

Happy Days Nurseries Limited is recruiting a Chef for our Cranbrook nursery. You will plan and prepare daily meals and snacks, catering to allergies while maintaining top hygiene standards. You will manage stock and support two Kitchen Assistants to create a calm, enjoyable mealtime for children and staff.

We offer benefits including pension, life assurance, generous annual leave, DBS update funding, Blue Light Card, 24/7 digital GP access, SPARK wellbeing app, and long-service recognition.

Qualifications

• Experience in catering, ideally in a nursery or educational setting.
• Love for cooking and a genuine interest in children’s wellbeing.
• Organised, proactive, and able to work independently.
• Friendly, approachable, and a great team player.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare daily meals and snacks using fresh ingredients.
• Cater for allergies and dietary needs with care and creativity.
• Maintain high hygiene and food safety standards.
• Manage kitchen stock and supplies efficiently.
• Create a positive, calm mealtime experience for children and staff.
• Support the two Kitchen Assistants within the team.

Skills

Catering experience

Nursery/educational setting experience

Organised

Team player

Independent worker

Job description

Happy Days Nurseries Limited is recruiting a Chef for our Cranbrook nursery. You will plan and prepare daily meals and snacks, catering to allergies while maintaining top hygiene standards. You will manage stock and support two Kitchen Assistants to create a calm, enjoyable mealtime for children and staff.

We offer benefits including pension, life assurance, generous annual leave, DBS update funding, Blue Light Card, 24/7 digital GP access, SPARK wellbeing app, and long-service recognition.