Nursery Chef: Fresh, Allergy-Safe Meals for Little Ones

Willing Care Recruitment Limited; Haslemere; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Heavily discounted childcare

Annual leave increasing with service

Birthday day off

Employee Assistance Programme

Forest school & garden setting

Job summary

Willing Care Recruitment Limited is looking for an experienced Nursery Chef to take full ownership of the kitchen in a warm, Ofsted-rated nursery serving under-fives in Haslemere, UK. You will ensure fresh, nutritious meals every day and work closely with a caring nursery team.

All appointments require an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, and right-to-work verification. Join a setting that values wellbeing, safety, and excellent food hygiene.

Qualifications

• Experience working as a nursery or childcare kitchen chef.
• Knowledge of age-appropriate meals for under-fives.
• Commitment to high food hygiene standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve fresh, balanced meals for under-fives according to nutritional guidance.
• Follow documented allergy and dietary requirements for each child.
• Prevent cross-contamination with clearly labeled utensils and dedicated prep areas.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and hygienic kitchen meeting food hygiene and health standards.
• Manage stock, ordering, and relationships with suppliers to keep the kitchen running.
• Maintain records of food prep, cleaning schedules, and equipment maintenance.

Skills

Food preparation

Nutrition knowledge

Allergen management

Kitchen hygiene

Stock management

Job description

Willing Care Recruitment Limited is looking for an experienced Nursery Chef to take full ownership of the kitchen in a warm, Ofsted-rated nursery serving under-fives in Haslemere, UK. You will ensure fresh, nutritious meals every day and work closely with a caring nursery team.

All appointments require an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, and right-to-work verification. Join a setting that values wellbeing, safety, and excellent food hygiene.