Nursery Chef & Kitchen Mentor – Fresh, Nutritious Meals

N Family Club; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Holiday allowance

Development fund

Parental leave

Childcare discount

Loyalty rewards

Referral scheme

Travel support

Socials & Wellbeing

Job summary

N Family Club in Bishop’s Stortford, Hertfordshire is seeking a Chef to prepare breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks for children, catering to allergies and dietary needs. You’ll follow our set menu, ensure safety, and mentor apprentices in a busy nursery kitchen.

This permanent full-time role offers a competitive salary and the N Advantage benefits package, including a performance bonus and generous holiday entitlement, as part of a leading UK early-years education provider.

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 meals for children and team following set menu and recipes.
• Ensure meals meet nutritional needs of different ages and follow food safety guidelines.
• Learn and document each child’s allergy and dietary requirements.
• Prepare daily lunches and smoothies for nursery team for various diets.
• Maintain kitchen paperwork, cleaning schedules, and daily safety logs.
• Order supplies, manage stock, and ensure kitchen runs smoothly.
• Maintain a 5-star Food Hygiene standard in the kitchen.
• Build relationships with parents to reassure them about the food.
• Mentor and support apprentice Chefs in the kitchen.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Food & nutrition

Allergy awareness

Fast service

Positive attitude

Customer service

Job description

N Family Club in Bishop’s Stortford, Hertfordshire is seeking a Chef to prepare breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks for children, catering to allergies and dietary needs. You’ll follow our set menu, ensure safety, and mentor apprentices in a busy nursery kitchen.

This permanent full-time role offers a competitive salary and the N Advantage benefits package, including a performance bonus and generous holiday entitlement, as part of a leading UK early-years education provider.