Small, friendly Nursery up to 49 Children in an 'Ofsted Outstanding' Nursery.

Do you love cooking nutritious meals and making a real difference in young children’s lives? We’re looking for a Nursery Cook/Chef to join our warm and welcoming nursery team.

Opportunities to work and cook with the children.

Unlike many high-occupancy settings, we are a small nursery caring for up to 49 children, aged 3 months to 5 years, allowing you to focus on quality, care, and creativity in the kitchen.

About the Role:

  • Prepare fresh, healthy, and nutritious meals for babies and young children
  • Work with a rotating three-week menu designed to support healthy growth and development, which was overseen by a professional child nutritionist.
  • Cater for dietary requirements and allergies with care and confidence.
  • Maintain high standards of hygiene and food safety. Maintaining 5 star
  • Environmental Heath assessments.
  • Work closely with our nursery team to promote positive eating habits.

Why Join Us?

  • Be part of a supportive, close-knit nursery team.
  • Enjoy a manageable kitchen environment not high-volume catering.
  • Make a meaningful impact on children’s health and wellbeing.
  • A rewarding role in a nurturing, child-focused setting.

About You:

  • Passionate about healthy cooking and nutrition.
  • Experience cooking for children in a nursery setting.
  • Organised, reliable, and caring.
  • Holds a food hygiene qualification (Further training will be provided)
  • If you’re looking for a role where your cooking is truly valued and you feel part of the nursery team, we’d love to hear from you!

Apply today to join our nursery family.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Benefits:

  • Childcare
    Company pension and bonuses
    Employee discount
    Free on-site parking

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Hackney: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work is required.
    Experience:
  • Catering: 1 year (required)
  • Cooking: 1 year (required)
  • Kitchen experience: 1 year (preferred)
  • Nursery cooking: 1 year (required)
  • Work Location: In person