Nursery Chef : Nutritious Meals for Little Ones

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

Job summary

A leading childcare food service provider is looking for a dedicated Nursery Chef to prepare and deliver nutritious meals for infants and preschoolers across multiple nursery locations. You will be responsible for creating seasonal menus, managing dietary needs, and maintaining high standards of food hygiene. Ideal candidates will have experience in catering for children and hold a valid Food Hygiene/Safety Certificate. This role emphasizes passion for healthy food and organized kitchen management.

Qualifications

• Experience managing kitchen operations for children's meals.
• Knowledge of dietary needs and food allergies.
• Ability to create seasonal menus for infants and preschoolers.

Responsibilities

• Prepare healthy meals for children in multiple nursery locations.
• Manage dietary needs and allergies of children.
• Maintain food hygiene standards and kitchen cleanliness.
• Order ingredients and manage the kitchen budget.

Skills

Experience in catering for children

Understanding of children's nutrition

Organisational skills

Passion for 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!