Nursery Chef: Nutritious Meals for Early Years

Bright Horizons; Tandridge; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave

Job summary

Bright Horizons Caterham – The Laurels Nursery is hiring an Early Years Chef to prepare and present nutritious meals for children, with emphasis on clear communication of dietary needs to staff and parents.

You will lead cookery sessions, support special events and work in a friendly team dedicated to child welfare and healthy eating. The role requires cooking experience, knowledge of nutrition and food safety compliance within a nursery setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in cooking roles in domestic or commercial settings.
• Passion for nutrition and healthy eating.
• Knowledge of dietary requirements, including allergies.
• Food Safety CIEH Level 2 or higher.
• COSHH knowledge.
• Excellent communication with colleagues, children and parents.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and present age-appropriate food for all children with minimum waste.
• Ensure dietary requirements are catered for and communicated to teams.
• Lead cookery club sessions with children.
• Support nursery activities such as BBQs, fetes and staff meetings.

Skills

Cooking experience

Nutrition passion

Dietary knowledge

Food safety L2+

COSHH

Communication

Pressure handling

Job description

Bright Horizons Caterham – The Laurels Nursery is hiring an Early Years Chef to prepare and present nutritious meals for children, with emphasis on clear communication of dietary needs to staff and parents.

You will lead cookery sessions, support special events and work in a friendly team dedicated to child welfare and healthy eating. The role requires cooking experience, knowledge of nutrition and food safety compliance within a nursery setting.