Job Description

Boughton Monchelsea, UK Posted 2 days ago 12.50 GBP / Hour

Do you love cooking wholesome meals and want to make a meaningful impact on children's lives?

Juniors Day Nursery

in Boughton Monchelsea is seeking a passionate Nursery Chef to join our warm and welcoming team.

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About Us

Set in a stunning converted Oast House surrounded by nature, our nursery offers a child-led, curiosity-inspired learning environment. We pride ourselves on serving fresh, nutritious meals that support healthy growth and development for children aged 3 months to 5 years.



The role offers working hours of 8.30-4.30 Monday to Friday.


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Your Role

As our Nursery Chef, you'll be the heart of our kitchen, responsible for:


Planning and preparing daily meals and snacks using fresh, natural ingredients Catering for allergies and dietary needs with care and creativity Maintaining excellent hygiene and food safety standards Managing kitchen stock and supplies efficiently Creating a positive, calm mealtime experience for children and staff
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What We're Looking For

Experience in catering, ideally in a nursery or educational setting Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate (minimum) A love for cooking and a genuine interest in children's wellbeing Organised, proactive, and able to work independently Friendly, approachable, and a great team player
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Rewarding Careers:

Here at Happy Days we're building a workplace where our colleagues thrive.



We believe that when our colleagues feel valued, supported, and inspired, they can truly thrive--and so can the children in their care. That's why our employee reward and benefits programme is carefully curated to reflect our SHINE values: Support, Honesty, Inspire, Nurture, and Empower.



We offer a range of meaningful benefits designed to support your wellbeing, professional growth, and work-life balance. Our benefits aren't just perks--they're part of a culture that puts people first. They support us build a workplace where you're empowered to thrive every day and where you'll feel valued.

Competitive salary: 12.50 per hour - 35 hours per week.

50% childcare discount

Blue Light Card Membership

Life Assurance

Christmas On Us - Up to 4 gifted days off during Christmas closedown

Health and Wellbeing services through SPARK

Ongoing professional development and career growth

A supportive, inclusive team culture

A chance to be part of a nursery where children are truly at the heart of everything we do

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"Happy Days Nurseries are committed to the safety and wellbeing of the children in our care, as such the successful post holder will be required to undergo a robust vetting process, including an enhanced DBS Check and Reference History Checks"