At a Glance
- Tasks: Create delicious, nutritious meals for children in a nurturing nursery environment.
- Company: A warm and welcoming nursery dedicated to children's health and wellbeing.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, childcare discounts, paid breaks, and career development opportunities.
- Other info: Join a supportive team focused on exciting children about life and learning.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives through healthy, balanced meals.
- Qualifications: Experience as a chef, knowledge of food hygiene, and a passion for cooking.
The predicted salary is between 18900 - 23100 £ per year.
We are looking for a passionate and experienced Nursery Chef to join our warm, welcoming and nurturing nursery. Our children thrive, our staff feel valued, and we pride ourselves on providing nutritious, balanced meals that support children’s health, wellbeing and development. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys cooking healthy meals and wants to make a real difference to children’s daily experiences by providing high-quality food in a caring nursery environment.
Your Main Role and Responsibilities
- Plan and prepare nutritious, balanced meals and snacks for children following nursery menus
- Ensure meals meet children’s dietary, allergy and all other requirements
- Maintain high standards of food hygiene and kitchen safety in line with regulations
- Manage food orders and stock levels efficiently
- Work closely with the nursery team to ensure meal times are positive experiences for children
- Maintain a clean, organised and safe kitchen environment
What We Are Looking For
- Experience working as a chef or cook, to work 40 hours per week
- Knowledge of food hygiene and safety standards
- Ability to plan and prepare healthy meals for children
- Organised and reliable approach to kitchen management
- A positive and supportive attitude when working as part of a team
- A strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
Why Join Us?
- Supportive leadership and welcoming teams
- Career development opportunities across our nurseries
- Ongoing training and professional development
- A workplace focused on exciting children about life and learning
What Else Do We Offer Our Employees?
- 45-minute paid lunch break
- Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications
- Fantastic childcare discount supporting working parents
- Eligible for a Blue Light Card
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) including access to a Virtual GP service
- 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Company events and team celebrations
Complete Childcare is committed to providing the best possible care to its children and safeguarding and promoting welfare of young children. All applicants will be required to complete an application form, and any offers of employment are conditional on the receipt of 2 satisfactory references, a satisfactory right to work check and an enhanced DBS check. Complete Childcare is fully committed to providing equal opportunities for all employees, workers and job applicants. The Company aims to create a culture that encourages and values diversity and that appoints, rewards and promotes staff based on merit.
Nursery Chef employer: Complete Childcare Ltd
Complete Childcare Ltd is an exceptional employer located in Reading, offering a nurturing nursery environment where passionate individuals can thrive. With a strong focus on child-centered learning, employees benefit from comprehensive career development opportunities, a supportive work culture, and a range of attractive employee benefits that make it a rewarding place to work for those dedicated to early years education.
