Nursery Cook / Chef

Nursery Chef – Gerrards Cross We are seeking a dedicated Nursery Chef / Cook to join our team in our state-of-the-art Gerrards Cross montessori setting. The role involves preparing fresh, nutritious, and balanced meals for up to 80 children daily. This is an exciting opportunity for those with a passion for cooking looking for a contract role for an initial period of 10 months (with the potential to turn permanent thereafter). Key Responsibilities: * Prepare and cook healthy, child-friendly meals following provided menus and recipes. * Ensure all meals meet dietary requirements and allergen guidelines. * Maintain kitchen hygiene and food safety standards. * Clean up the kitchen and dining areas after meal preparation and service. * Inform management of stock levels and follow food safety regulations. Requirements: * Experience in a similar catering, kitchen or nursery cook role. * Knowledge of food safety and hygiene regulations (Level 2 Food Hygiene minimum). * Passion for healthy cooking and child nutrition. What We Provide: * Full training on menus, recipes, ingredients, and food preparation. * All necessary ingredients, apparatus, and equipment to be supplied by the nursery. Hours: * Monday to Friday (excl. bank holidays) from 9am to 4pm Compensation: * Salary of £12.50 – 14.00++ per hour (dependent on experience) * Flexible on salary for right candidate