Nursery Chef£15.58 per hour | 40 hours per week | Monday to Friday, 10:00am to 6:00pm | Permanent | 52 weeks per year
Are you passionate about creating fresh, nutritious food and making a positive difference to children’s health and wellbeing?
We’re looking for a dedicated Nursery Chef to join our team at Riegate St Marys. You’ll play an important role in preparing delicious, balanced meals and snacks that support the health, wellbeing and development of the children in our nursery.
Working Monday to Friday with no weekend shifts, this is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced chef looking for a rewarding role in a friendly and supportive environment.
What you’ll be doing
- Preparing fresh, nutritious and well-balanced meals and snacks for children
- Catering for dietary requirements, allergies and individual needs
- Maintaining high standards of food hygiene, cleanliness and kitchen safety
- Ensuring food is prepared, stored and served in line with current food safety requirements
- Managing kitchen stock, ordering and food supplies effectively
- Keeping accurate records, including food temperatures, allergens and kitchen safety checks
- Maintaining a clean, organised and welcoming kitchen environment
- Working closely with the nursery management team to ensure menus meet the nutritional needs of the children
What we’re looking for
- Has previous experience working as a chef, ideally within a nursery, school, childcare or similar environment
- Has a genuine passion for preparing healthy and enjoyable meals for children
- Understands food hygiene, allergen management and safe food preparation
- Has a good understanding of children’s nutritional needs
- Is organised, reliable and confident working independently
- Takes pride in maintaining excellent standards of cleanliness and food presentation
- Is friendly, approachable and enjoys being part of a team
- A Food Hygiene Certificate and relevant catering or chef qualifications are desirable
What we offer
We believe your hard work deserves to be rewarded. In addition to a salary of £15.58 per hour, you’ll receive a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Free meals while on duty
- Contributory pension scheme
- Career development through our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
- Quick access to a Digital GP for you and your immediate family, plus wider healthcare benefits
- Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and more
- Discounts at Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Morrisons and other retailers
- Up to 44% off cinema tickets
- Cash rewards when you spend with a wide range of brands
- Free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
- Discounts and offers that you can share with friends and family
About Us
Part of Compass Group UK&I, Lodestone House is the leading provider of catering and support services to the education sector. For over a quarter of a century, Lodestone House has been focusing on helping those in education to build strong bodies, sharp minds and lead long healthy lives. Every week, Lodestone House serves millions of nutritious and delicious meals to pupils and students in primary and secondary schools, academies, independent schools, colleges and universities across the UK.
Lodestone House is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all employees to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to successfully completing pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure and a Children’s Barred List check. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and we ask applicants to declare all previous convictions and cautions in order to assess their suitability to work with children.
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Nursery School Chef employer: Compass Group UK&I
As a Chef Manager in our corporate environment, you will thrive in a supportive and dynamic workplace that values creativity and innovation in food services. We offer competitive salaries, a Monday to Friday schedule for work-life balance, and ample opportunities for professional growth within our culinary team. Join us to be part of a culture that celebrates excellence and fosters your passion for culinary arts.
