Nursery Kitchen Lead Chef — Fresh Start & Autonomy

Willingcare; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A childcare provider in Wolverhampton is seeking a skilled Nursery Chef to oversee the kitchen operations in a new nursery. Responsibilities include preparing healthy meals for children, managing special dietary needs, and leading menu planning and budgeting. The role offers a competitive hourly rate of £14.50 with a full-time shift of 35 hours per week. Join this exciting opportunity to shape the food culture in a newly built nursery environment. Enjoy benefits like training support and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Training and CPD support

Uniform provided

Team events

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience working as a chef, preferably in a nursery or healthcare setting.
• Understanding of dietary needs for children.
• Ability to manage budgets and plan menus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare healthy meals and snacks for children.
• Create weekly menus according to dietary requirements.
• Manage allergy information and food safety procedures.
• Ensure kitchen cleanliness and compliance with hygiene standards.
• Collaborate with nursery staff for smooth mealtime routines.

Skills

Chef experience in a nursery school or healthcare environment

Knowledge of allergies, special diets and child nutrition

Strong skills in budgeting, planning and stock management

Valid Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

A childcare provider in Wolverhampton is seeking a skilled Nursery Chef to oversee the kitchen operations in a new nursery. Responsibilities include preparing healthy meals for children, managing special dietary needs, and leading menu planning and budgeting. The role offers a competitive hourly rate of £14.50 with a full-time shift of 35 hours per week. Join this exciting opportunity to shape the food culture in a newly built nursery environment. Enjoy benefits like training support and a pension scheme.