Chef in Aylesbury

We’re more than just a nursery group. We’re the UK’s most innovative early‑years education provider. At N Family Club, we dreamed of reimagining early years education – becoming a place that fosters creativity, embraces a curriculum‑led approach, and prepares children for the modern world. We’re proudly making our dream a reality and we want you to be a part of it!

Department: Nursery Operations

Location: Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire

Salary: £27,768 – £37,003 per year

Key Responsibilities:

• Cook fresh, tasty, and nutritious meals for children and staff every day, following the set menu and recipes.
• Ensure each meal meets the nutritional needs of different age groups and complies with all food safety and choking guidelines.
• Learn every child’s allergy and dietary requirements inside out.
• Prepare daily lunches and smoothies for the nursery team, catering to a variety of diets and preferences.
• Keep up to date with kitchen paperwork and checks, including cleaning schedules and daily safety logs.
• Order supplies, manage stock, and ensure the kitchen runs smoothly.
• Maintain the kitchen to a 5‑star Food Hygiene standard.
• Build friendly, professional relationships with parents so they feel confident about the food their children eat.
• Mentor and support apprentice chefs, helping them grow their skills and confidence in the kitchen.

Qualifications:

• Previous experience working in a kitchen environment.
• A passion for food and nutrition.
• A genuine interest in cooking with long‑term culinary career goals.
• Experience of conscious practices within food and cooking, including recycling and minimizing food waste.
• The ability to work quickly and effectively during busy service times.
• A positive, glass‑half‑full outlook.
• High drive and motivation with a ‘make it happen’ attitude.
• A love for customer service.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary – £27,768 – £37,003 per annum.
• Performance bonus – up to £1,200 annually.
• Industry‑leading holiday allowance – up to 35 days, including a personal ‘Me’ day and Christmas closure.
• Development fund – £100 annual learning fund, plus paid N Academy training (Level 3, EY Degrees, Forest School & more).
• Family‑friendly – enhanced parental/fostering/neonatal leave after 2 years.
• Childcare – 40% discount, plus 6 emergency days annually.
• Loyalty rewards – 5‑year bonus: around‑the‑world trip + 2 bonus weeks off; 10‑year bonus: “Out of this world” experience + 2 more weeks off.
• Referral scheme – earn up to £1,000 per successful hire.
• Amazing discounts – savings on groceries, shopping, fitness, and more.
• Travel support – season ticket loans and cycle‑to‑work scheme.
• Socials & Wellbeing – annual parties, team events, gym discounts, and online fitness.

Start Date: The ideal start date for this position is 3rd November 2026. If you wish to start sooner, we can accommodate this within one of our local nurseries nearby until N Aylesbury opens.

About N Family Club: We’re reimagining early years education – and we want you to be a part of it. We’re a certified Great Place to Work and one of the UK’s most innovative early years groups. With top salaries, unmatched benefits, and real career progression, we put our people first.