Nursery Chef - Nutritious & Safe Kitchen Management

Randstad Education; Horley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A childcare service provider in Horley is looking for a hands-on Nursery Chef to prepare and deliver fresh, nutritious meals for multiple nursery sites from a central kitchen. The ideal candidate will have experience as a Cook/Chef, ideally catering for children, and possess a valid Food Hygiene/Safety Certificate. Responsibilities include planning and preparing seasonal menus, managing dietary needs, and maintaining high food hygiene standards. This is an excellent opportunity for those passionate about healthy food for young children.

Qualifications

• Experience managing dietary needs, allergies, and intolerances.
• Passion for creating healthy meals for children.
• Ability to efficiently manage stock and budget.

Responsibilities

• Prepare nutritious, seasonal menus for children.
• Ensure high standards of food hygiene and kitchen cleanliness.
• Order ingredients and manage kitchen stock.

Skills

Experience as a Cook/Chef catering for children

Understanding of children's nutrition

Organisational skills

Food Hygiene Certification

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!