Nursery Chef - Meals for Kids

Randstad Education; Horley; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A childcare service provider in Horley is looking for an experienced Nursery Chef to prepare and deliver fresh meals to nursery locations from a central kitchen. The role involves creating seasonal menus, managing dietary needs, and maintaining high food hygiene standards. Candidates should have experience in catering for children and hold a valid Food Hygiene Certificate. If you have a passion for healthy food and excellent organizational skills, we want to hear from you.

Qualifications

• Experience catering for children is ideal.
• Valid Food Hygiene/Safety Certificate is essential.
• Understanding of children's nutritional needs and allergies.

Responsibilities

• Prepare nutritious, seasonal menus for breakfast, lunch, and tea.
• Manage dietary needs, allergies, and intolerances.
• Maintain food hygiene and kitchen cleanliness.
• Order ingredients and manage the budget.

Skills

Experience as a Cook/Chef

Excellent understanding of children's nutrition and allergies

Organised and reliable

Passionate about healthy food

Education

Food Hygiene/Safety Certificate (Level 2 or 3)

Job description

We are looking for a hands-on Nursery Chef to prepare and deliver fresh, nutritious meals for multiple nursery sites from a central kitchenWe are seeking an experienced, hands-on Nursery Chef to manage the preparation and distribution of fresh, nutritious meals from a central kitchen to multiple nursery locations.

The Role: What You'll Do

You will be responsible for providing delicious, healthy, and safe meals for all children (infants and preschoolers).

• Plan & Cook: Create and prepare nutritious, seasonal menus (breakfast, lunch, and tea).
• Manage Diet: Safely manage all dietary needs, allergies, and intolerances.
• Safety First: Maintain the highest standards of food hygiene and kitchen cleanliness (HACCP).
• Control Stock: Order ingredients and manage the budget efficiently.

We're Looking For

• Experience as a Cook/Chef, ideally catering for children.
• A valid Food Hygiene/Safety Certificate (Level 2 or 3 essential).
• Excellent understanding of children's nutrition and allergies.
• Organised, reliable, and passionate about healthy food.

To apply: Please send your CV and a cover letter to [e-mail]

We look forward to hearing from you!