Job Description

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Nursery Chef - CherryPark Nursery, Langstone Technology Park

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Location

: Langstone Technology Park

Hours

: 40 hours per week

Contract

: Full-time, Permanent, All Year Round

Salary

: 25,369.80 per annum

About CherryPark Nursery

CherryPark is a vibrant, purpose-built nursery nestled in Langstone Technology Park, caring for children aged

6 weeks to 5 years

. Our nursery features three dedicated rooms:

Babies & Tiny Todds

- 12 children/day

Little Learners

- 16 children/day

Pre-School

- 24 children/day

We're proud of our

5-star kitchen

, which caters to all dietary needs and provides nutritious, balanced meals daily. Our enthusiastic and caring team creates a joyful learning environment where children thrive through play and exploration.

? About the Role

We're looking for a passionate

Nursery Chef

who loves cooking and understands the importance of nutrition in early childhood. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your culinary career in a supportive, family-focused setting.

Your responsibilities will include:

Preparing fresh, age-appropriate meals daily with minimal waste Managing dietary requirements and allergies with precision Maintaining a clean, safe kitchen environment in line with hygiene standards Collaborating with nursery staff and parents to promote healthy eating Planning food orders within budget and ensuring consistent quality Completing hygiene checklists and updating cleaning schedules regularly

? What You'll Need

Proven experience cooking for young children (desirable) Sound knowledge of food allergies and dietary needs (essential) Understanding of COSHH and kitchen safety standards (essential) Ability to manage a catering budget effectively Relevant culinary qualifications (essential) Fluent English (written and spoken) - GCSE Grade C or equivalent

Why Join Family First?

We believe in supporting our team with meaningful benefits:

Generous Annual Leave

: 24 days + your birthday off + bank holidays

Nursery Discount

: 75% off fees for your own children

Wellbeing Support

: Confidential employee assistance helpline

Career Development

: Tailored learning and growth opportunities

Benefits are pro-rata for part-time staff and subject to probation completion.

? Safeguarding Commitment

We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All roles require an enhanced DBS check and thorough vetting as part of our safeguarding duty.


CherryPark Nursery 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.