Job Description:
Small, friendly Nursery up to 27 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 27 children, aged 3 months to 2 years, allowing you to focus on quality, care, and creativity in the kitchen.
You may also be required to work at Queens Nursery and cook for up to 90 children. This is an ‘Ofsted Outstanding’, nursery too.
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 to Buckhurst Hill or Essex.