Nursery Chef

Job Title: Nursery Chef / Cook

Reports To: Nursery Manager & Deputy Manager

Location: Confidential Setting

To plan prepare and deliver healthy fresh and nutritionally balanced meals for children while maintaining the highest standards of kitchen hygiene safety and regulatory compliance.

• Prepare fresh breakfast lunch and afternoon snacks daily ensuring age-appropriate texturing (e.g. purees for babies) and correct portioning.
  

• Catering for individual dietary requirements allergies and religious preferences in collaboration with parents and staff.
  

• Follow set weekly menus incorporating at least two vegetable portions per main meal and contribute ideas to menu reviews.
  

• Prepare food and refreshments for special events celebrations and training days.
  

• Host weekly cooking sessions with the children.
  

• Source cost-effective high-quality provisions from trusted suppliers and manage weekly orders.
  

• Inspect deliveries manage stock rotation and ensure correct food storage/dating to minimize waste.
  

• Probe and record food temperatures to guarantee safe serving standards.
  

• Maintain exemplary hygiene standards across all kitchen food preparation and storage areas.
  

• Adhere strictly to daily cleaning rotas schedules and equipment maintenance.
  

• Follow food safety legislation wear appropriate uniform/hair coverings and uphold company standards during Environmental Health inspections.
  

• Complete daily checks for fridge freezer and water temperatures maintaining all statutory logbooks.
  

• Submit monthly milk counts and ensure accurate handover records for cover staff.
  

• Maintain an up-to-date Basic Food Hygiene certificate and complete required continuous professional development (CPD).
  

• Foster positive working relationships support colleagues and contribute to an enjoyable environment.
  

• Attend mandatory training days (3 times per year) and active staff meetings.
  

• Maintain strict confidentiality and represent the organization professionally.
  

• Professional Development: Paid ongoing training continuous professional development (CPD) support and 3 dedicated company training days per year.
  

• Work-Life Balance: Structured daytime nursery shifts with predictable hours (no late nights) and clear sickness notification policies.
  

• Supportive Environment: Collaborative workplace culture focused on teamwork respect and staff well-being.
  

• Creative Freedom: Opportunities to contribute to menu design seasonal event planning and interactive cooking sessions with children.