Nursery Chef - Part-Time, Nutritious Meals for Kids

Family First Nurseries; Wickford; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

24 days annual leave plus bank hols +

Birthday off

Employee wellbeing programme

Learning and development opportunities

Refer a Friend bonus

Supportive team environment

Opportunities to grow within Family

Job summary

Wickford London Road Nursery, part of the Family First Group, is seeking a reliable Nursery Chef to join our team. The role involves preparing nutritious meals for children in a safe, clean kitchen and delivering high standards of hygiene and food safety daily.

You will work Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm, 35 hours per week, with an annual salary of £25,480. We offer long leave, wellbeing support, learning opportunities, and a supportive team environment.

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

• Prepare and cook fresh meals daily while minimising food waste.
• Cater for all dietary requirements, allergies and cultural needs.
• Maintain a clean, safe and hygienic kitchen in line with food safety regulations.
• Follow Red, Amber and Green Plate procedures.
• Complete daily hygiene records and cleaning schedules.
• Manage stock and food orders within budget.
• Ensure all health, safety and food hygiene standards are consistently met.

Skills

Meal prep

Food allergies

COSHH regulations

Catering budget

English (spoken and written)

Cooking for children

Healthy meals for kids

Job description

Wickford London Road Nursery, part of the Family First Group, is seeking a reliable Nursery Chef to join our team. The role involves preparing nutritious meals for children in a safe, clean kitchen and delivering high standards of hygiene and food safety daily.

You will work Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm, 35 hours per week, with an annual salary of £25,480. We offer long leave, wellbeing support, learning opportunities, and a supportive team environment.