Details:
- Salary: £24,452 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: W2 Hyde Park Greater London
- Date: 3 days ago
Description:
We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Nursery Chef to join our team on a part-time basis, working Monday to Friday, 30 hours per week.
In this rewarding role, you will be responsible for preparing delicious, nutritious and well-balanced meals for our children, while ensuring all dietary requirements and allergies are carefully accommodated. You will play an important role in supporting the children’s health and wellbeing, maintaining a safe and inclusive environment, and developing strong working relationships with colleagues across the nursery.
What We Offer
Monday to Friday working hours – enjoy a consistent weekday schedule with no weekend shifts.
Access to high-quality training and professional development opportunities.
60% childcare discount – available for you and your immediate family members.
Enhanced maternity and paternity leave.
Pension scheme.
Enhanced annual leave – 23 days’ annual leave, plus bank holidays (pro rata for part-time employees).
Your birthday off – enjoy your special day your way.
Health and wellbeing support – access to a free health plan and 24-hour helpline.
Shopping discounts – exclusive savings across retail, dining, travel and more.
Buddy Bonus – receive a cash bonus when you successfully refer a friend for a role.
About You
We are looking for someone who is passionate about food, nutrition and providing children with healthy, enjoyable meals. You will ideally have:
A minimum Level 2 Food Hygiene and Safety qualification.
Proven experience working as a chef, ideally within a nursery, childcare or similar setting.
A strong understanding of child nutrition, dietary requirements and allergy awareness.
The ability to work independently while also contributing positively to a wider team.
A calm, professional and organised approach, even in a busy kitchen environment.
A genuine commitment to creating a safe, caring and inclusive environment for children.
If you are passionate about providing nutritious, high-quality food and would enjoy making a positive difference to children’s daily experiences, we would love to hear from you