At a Glance
- Tasks: Create delicious, nutritious meals for children in a nurturing nursery environment.
- Company: Join a warm and welcoming nursery dedicated to children's wellbeing.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, childcare discounts, paid breaks, and ongoing training.
- Other info: Supportive team culture with great career development opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives through healthy cooking.
- Qualifications: Experience as a chef, knowledge of food hygiene, and a passion for child welfare.
The predicted salary is between 27414 - 27414 £ per year.
Location: Kingsclere Day Nursery, Wokingham
Salary: £27,414.40
Hours: 40 hours, 8 till 4, Monday to Friday
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.
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
As a Nursery Chef, you will:
- 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
- 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
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 in Wokingham employer: Complete Childcare
Complete Childcare is an exceptional employer for those passionate about early years education, offering a nurturing environment at Boot Farm Nursery where staff feel valued and supported. With fully funded professional qualifications, ongoing training, and a strong focus on career development, employees can thrive in their roles while enjoying competitive salaries, generous leave, and unique benefits like childcare discounts and access to a Virtual GP service. Join our welcoming team and embark on a rewarding journey in childcare, where your contributions make a real difference in children's lives.
