Nursery Chef

Job Description️ Nursery Chef – CherryPark Nursery, Langstone Technology Park Location: Langstone Technology Park Hours: 40 hours per week Contract: Full-time, Permanent, All Year Round Salary: from £26,166.40 to £28,080.00 per annum DOE About CherryPark NurseryCherryPark is a vibrant, purpose-built nursery nestled in Langstone Technology Park, caring for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years. Our nursery features three dedicated rooms:\tBabies & Tiny Todds – 12 children/day\tLittle Learners – 16 children/day\tPre-School – 24 children/dayWe’re proud of our 5-star kitchen, which caters to all dietary needs and provides nutritious, balanced meals daily. Our enthusiastic and caring team creates a joyful learning environment where children thrive through play and exploration.‍ About the RoleWe’re looking for a passionate Nursery Chef who loves cooking and understands the importance of nutrition in early childhood. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your culinary career in a supportive, family-focused setting.Your responsibilities will include:\tPreparing fresh, age-appropriate meals daily with minimal waste\tManaging dietary requirements and allergies with precision\tMaintaining a clean, safe kitchen environment in line with hygiene standards\tCollaborating with nursery staff and parents to promote healthy eating\tPlanning food orders within budget and ensuring consistent quality\tCompleting hygiene checklists and updating cleaning schedules regularly What You’ll Need\tProven experience cooking for young children (desirable)\tSound knowledge of food allergies and dietary needs (essential)\tUnderstanding of COSHH and kitchen safety standards (essential)\tAbility to manage a catering budget effectively\tRelevant culinary qualifications (essential)\tFluent English (written and spoken) – GCSE Grade C or equivalent Why Join Family First?We believe in supporting our team with meaningful benefits:\tGenerous Annual Leave: 24 days + your birthday off + bank holidays\tNursery Discount: 75% off fees for your own children\tWellbeing Support: Confidential employee assistance helpline\tCareer Development: Tailored learning and growth opportunitiesBenefits are pro-rata for part-time staff and subject to probation completion.️ Safeguarding CommitmentWe are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All roles require an enhanced DBS check and thorough vetting as part of our safeguarding duty.CherryPark Nursery  is part of the Family First Group where we take great care to treat everyone as a person, with equal rights and responsibilities to any other individual, whether they are an adult or a child. We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice for all children and families according to their individual needs. Discrimination on the grounds of gender, age, race, religion or belief, marriage or civil partnership, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, ethnic or national origin, or political belief has no place within the Family First Group.