Nursery Head Chef(Full Time)

1 week ago

Stanmore HA QD, United Kingdom Blue Butterfly Montessori Full time £13,000 - £30,000 per year

Overview

We are looking for a passionate and dedicated Nursery Head Chef to join our vibrant nursery team, creating fresh, healthy, and balanced meals for children aged 3 months to 5 years. As a fully vegetarian, nut and egg free nursery, all meals and snacks are prepared onsite from scratch, and we are committed to offering nutritious, high-quality food every day.

The ideal candidate will have a genuine interest in child nutrition, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to maintain the highest standards of food safety and kitchen hygiene.

Key Responsibilities

  • Prepare fresh, wholesome vegetarian and egg free meals and snacks daily, meeting the nutritional needs of young children.
  • Adapt dishes to support allergies, intolerances, and cultural dietary needs.
  • Work collaboratively with the Head Chef at our other branch and both management teams to plan menus and develop seasonal, rotating meal plans.
  • Serve food in an age-appropriate and safe manner, ensuring the correct meals are given to children with allergies or additional dietary needs.
  • Maintain exceptional hygiene and cleanliness in the kitchen, following Environmental Health, Food Standards, and Ofsted requirements.
  • Manage stock effectively, ensuring correct rotation, monitoring supplies, and placing orders as needed.
  • Keep accurate and compliant food safety and hygiene records.
  • Liaise with the childcare team regarding food for activities, special events, and individual dietary requirements.
  • Complete daily cleaning tasks, including washing up and cleaning equipment, fridges, microwaves, and storage areas.
  • Attend quarterly staff meetings and support occasional open days or nursery events.

Requirements

  • Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate (preferred but not essential).
  • Previous experience in a nursery or childcare kitchen is essential.
  • Strong organisational and time-management skills.
  • A positive attitude, good communication skills, and the ability to work as part of a team.
  • Commitment to maintaining a safe, inclusive, and welcoming environment for children, staff, and families.
  • Ability to work between 8am–6pm, Monday to Friday.

If you're enthusiastic about healthy cooking and want to make a positive impact in a warm, supportive nursery setting, we'd love to hear from you

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From £13.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Free parking
  • On-site parking
  • Referral programme
  • Sick pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Stanmore HA7 3QD: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Application question(s):

  • Do you have any previous experience working in a kitchen environment, such as food preparation, cleaning, or assisting chefs?

Work authorisation:

  • United Kingdom (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Kitchen Assistant (Full Time)- Stanmore

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