Nursery Chef – Nutritious Meals for Little Learners

Childcare East Midlands LLP.; Ilkeston; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

30% off childcare at Cherubs Nurseries

Long-service awards for 5+ years

Annual “Me Day” after 1 year’s service

Electric Car Scheme (for thoseEligible

Free healthy lunch

Job summary

Cherubs Ilkeston, a brand new 72-place nursery, is seeking a dedicated Nursery Chef to prepare healthy meals and support cooking activities for children. You will work in a busy kitchen, maintaining high hygiene standards and helping implement Cherubs menus.

The role offers a family-run culture with strong development opportunities and a commitment to staff wellbeing, including a range of rewards and benefits within a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Experience preparing meals for nursery-age children.
• Maintain high hygiene and safety standards in kitchen.
• Support nutrition-focused menu planning and healthy meal prep.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook healthy meals and snacks from Cherubs menus.
• Lead cooking activities with children when appropriate (baking, etc.).
• Ensure proper stock rotation and food temperatures before service.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and organization and comply with health and safety legislation.
• Attend training, possibly outside normal hours; participate in Environmental Health inspections.

Skills

Cooking

Nutrition awareness

Hygiene standards

Education

Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Cherubs Ilkeston, a brand new 72-place nursery, is seeking a dedicated Nursery Chef to prepare healthy meals and support cooking activities for children. You will work in a busy kitchen, maintaining high hygiene standards and helping implement Cherubs menus.

The role offers a family-run culture with strong development opportunities and a commitment to staff wellbeing, including a range of rewards and benefits within a supportive team environment.