Nursery Chef in City of London

Nursery@aspire, 20 Burr Road, London, SW18 4SQ

SALARY: £30,200.45- £32,344.94 dependent on experience

This is an All Year Round role (52 Weeks, Per Year) working five days per week Monday‑Friday between 9am‑5pm (35 hours per week, with annual leave and Bank Holiday entitlement). Part‑time and term‑time only working hours will not be considered for this role.

CLOSING DATE: 06th February 2026

START DATE: ASAP

We are an Outstanding nursery that welcomes 43 children each day, aged from 3 months to 5 years. We are in search of a passionate chef to prepare fresh, nutritious meals from scratch. This role involves preparing a two‑course lunch and a hot dinner daily, while carefully considering any allergies among the children.

Responsibilities

• Prepare a two‑course lunch and a hot dinner daily.
• Consider any allergies among the children.
• Create a balanced menu that adheres to the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum.

Qualifications

• Experience cooking for nurseries or educational settings (not essential).

Benefits

• Full‑time and sessional childcare opportunities.
• Regular training and continuous personal development.
• Stability and strong relationships with long‑standing staff.

Employment Conditions

• Nursery@aspire will only accept applications directly from candidates.
• We do not provide visa sponsorship.
• Equal Opportunity Employer – inclusive and diverse workforce.
• Subject to an enhanced DBS check and other relevant pre‑employment checks.
• If you do not hear from us within two weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.