Nursery Chef

Description:

We have a rare and exciting opportunity for a Nursery Chef to join our welcoming team at Head Start - Crews Hill Day Nursery & Pre School.
Location: Theobalds Park Road, Crews Hill, Enfield, EN2 9BD
Salary: £30,160 per annum
Hours: 40 hours per week
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, 8am-5pm

The nursery is Ofsted‑rated Good set in beautiful surroundings, where a supportive team is backed by an exciting refurbishment creating fresh, modern spaces for children and staff to enjoy. Easily accessible by rail via Crews Hill station, with free onsite parking and convenient access from Enfield Town, Gordon Hill, the A10 and M25. 

✨ What We Offer
33 Days Paid Holiday: 24 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays + your birthday off

75% Childcare Discount for your own children

Career Growth: Tailored training, development and promotion opportunities

Health & Wellbeing Support: Confidential helpline and wellbeing resources

Supportive Culture: Warm, inclusive team with staff socials and appreciation treats

Company Pension and free on-site parking

DBS Paid For: We cover the cost of your enhanced DBS check

Uniform Provided: So you’re ready from day one

Excellent transport links and on-site parking

About the Role
As Nursery Chef, you’ll be responsible for preparing and cooking fresh, nutritious, age-appropriate meals for children each day. You’ll maintain high standards of hygiene and safety, ensure all dietary and allergy requirements are met, and manage food ordering within budget.
You’ll work closely with the nursery team and parents to support children’s health, wellbeing, and overall nursery experience.

Key Responsibilities
Prepare and cook meals daily with minimal waste

Ensure all dietary requirements and allergies are catered for

Maintain a clean, safe kitchen environment in line with regulations

Follow Red, Amber and Green plate procedures

Complete hygiene checks and cleaning schedules

Manage food orders to meet budget requirements

What We’re Looking For
Essential:
Experience cooking in a domestic or commercial setting

Strong knowledge of food allergies and dietary requirements

Understanding of COSHH

Ability to work within a catering budget

Fluent spoken and written English (GCSE grade C or equivalent)

Desirable:
Experience and passion for cooking for young children

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Safeguarding Duty.

Head Start - Crews Hill Day Nursery & Pre School is part of the Family First Group where we take great care to treat everyone as a person, with equal rights and responsibilities to any other individual, whether they are an adult or a child. We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice for all children and families according to their individual needs. Discrimination on the grounds of gender, age, race, religion or belief, marriage or civil partnership, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, ethnic or national origin, or political belief has no place within the Family First Group