Nursery Chef (Part-Time) – Healthy, Kid‑Focused Meals

Family First Nurseries Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Wellbeing program

Learning & development

Refer a friend bonus

Supportive team

Career progression

Job summary

The Kentish Town Day Nursery, part of the Family First Nurseries Group, is seeking a reliable Kitchen Assistant to prepare fresh, nutritious meals for young children in a safe, hygienic kitchen in London.

You will manage daily meal prep, cater for dietary needs, maintain records, and support budget and food safety compliance while contributing to a caring, welcoming environment for children and families.

Qualifications

• Experience preparing meals in a domestic or commercial kitchen.
• Good understanding of food allergies and dietary requirements.
• Knowledge of COSHH regulations.
• Experience working within a catering budget.
• Fluent spoken and written English.
• Experience cooking for young children.
• A passion for providing healthy, nutritious meals that children enjoy.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and cooking fresh meals each day while minimising food waste.
• Catering for all dietary requirements, allergies and cultural needs.
• Maintaining a clean, safe and hygienic kitchen in line with food safety regulations.
• Following Red, Amber and Green Plate procedures.
• Completing daily hygiene records and cleaning schedules.
• Managing stock and food orders within budget.
• Ensuring all health, safety and food hygiene standards are consistently met.

Skills

Meal preparation

Food hygiene

COSHH knowledge

Dietary requirements

Fluent English

Child catering

Budget management

Job description

The Kentish Town Day Nursery, part of the Family First Nurseries Group, is seeking a reliable Kitchen Assistant to prepare fresh, nutritious meals for young children in a safe, hygienic kitchen in London.

You will manage daily meal prep, cater for dietary needs, maintain records, and support budget and food safety compliance while contributing to a caring, welcoming environment for children and families.