Nursery Kitchen Chef: Healthy Meals for Kids

Compass Group UK; Reigate and Banstead; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals on duty

Contributory pension

Career Pathways & MyLearning

Digital GP & wider healthcare

Travel discounts

Discounts on shopping

Cinema discounts

Cash rewards

Wellness & mindfulness classes

Job summary

Compass Group UK&I in the UK is hiring a Nursery Chef to deliver nutritious, freshly prepared meals for children in our nursery.

The role focuses on balanced menus, dietary needs, high hygiene standards, and working with nursery management to meet children's health and development needs. It offers a stable, 52-week-per-year schedule and a supportive team environment. This is a permanent, full-time position with 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday 10:00am–6:00pm.

Qualifications

• Experience as a chef, preferably in a nursery or childcare setting.
• Focus on healthy, balanced meals for children.
• Good knowledge of hygiene, allergen management and safe food prep.
• Organised, reliable and able to work independently as part of a team.
• Maintains high standards of cleanliness and food presentation.
• Knowledge of children's nutritional needs is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare fresh, nutritious and well-balanced meals and snacks for children.
• Cater for dietary requirements and allergies.
• Maintain high standards of food hygiene and kitchen safety.
• Ensure food is prepared, stored and served safely under regulations.
• Manage kitchen stock, ordering and supplies efficiently.
• Keep records of temperatures, allergens and safety checks.
• Maintain a clean, welcoming kitchen environment.
• Collaborate with nursery management to meet children's needs.

Skills

Chef experience

Healthy food for children

Food hygiene knowledge

Allergen management

Organised

Teamwork

Attention to cleanliness

Child nutrition knowledge

Education

Food Hygiene Certificate (desirable)

Job description

Compass Group UK&I in the UK is hiring a Nursery Chef to deliver nutritious, freshly prepared meals for children in our nursery.

The role focuses on balanced menus, dietary needs, high hygiene standards, and working with nursery management to meet children's health and development needs. It offers a stable, 52-week-per-year schedule and a supportive team environment. This is a permanent, full-time position with 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday 10:00am–6:00pm.