Nursery Chef & Nutrition Lead — Healthy Kids’ Meals

MP Training and Recruitment; Reigate; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount 50%

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave + bank holidays

Job summary

Bright Horizons Reigate is seeking an Early Years Chef to prepare, cook and present age-appropriate meals for children across the nursery, with a focus on nutrition and minimizing waste.

You will communicate dietary needs clearly to teams and parents, lead cookery club sessions, and support nursery activities and events such as BBQs and fêtes. Food Safety Level 2 or higher, COSHH awareness, and enhanced safeguarding checks are required.

Qualifications

• Previous cooking experience in a domestic or commercial setting.
• Passion for nutrition and inspiring healthy eating.
• Sound knowledge of managing dietary requirements, including allergies.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and present age-appropriate meals for all children in the nursery.
• Lead cookery club sessions with the children.
• Support nursery activities, including events like BBQs and fêtes.
• Communicate dietary needs clearly to teams and parents.

Skills

Nutrition passion

Communication skills

Dietary requirements management

Education

Food Safety Level 2 (CIEH) or above

Job description

Bright Horizons Reigate is seeking an Early Years Chef to prepare, cook and present age-appropriate meals for children across the nursery, with a focus on nutrition and minimizing waste.

You will communicate dietary needs clearly to teams and parents, lead cookery club sessions, and support nursery activities and events such as BBQs and fêtes. Food Safety Level 2 or higher, COSHH awareness, and enhanced safeguarding checks are required.