Job Description

Nursery Chef (Part-Time)

Our new nursery in

Battersea Reach

, Wandsworth (SW18) is looking for a warm, reliable, and organised individual to join our nursery team as a Nursery Chef. This role involves preparing fresh, healthy meals for children aged 0-5, supporting daily food service, and ensuring the kitchen is clean, safe, and well organised at all times.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys cooking from scratch, takes pride in a clean and organised kitchen, and values being part of a friendly nursery environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Food Preparation

Organise, cook and prepare healthy, balanced meals in line with nursery menus. Prepare alternatives for children with allergies and special dietary requirements. Plan menus, serve meals on time, and assist with serving food and cleaning up after.

Kitchen Operations

Manage the day-to-day running of the kitchen, including ordering supplies, stock control, and record keeping. Prepare shopping lists and store deliveries correctly.

Hygiene & Safety

Maintain high standards of cleanliness, food hygiene, and health & safety. Complete cleaning schedules, temperature checks, and prevent cross-contamination. Ensure compliance with Environmental Health and nursery policies.

What We're Looking For:

Experienced cook with a passion for healthy food. Knowledge of food hygiene and allergy awareness. Reliable, proactive, and able to work independently and as part of a team. DBS Certificate (or willingness to obtain). Food hygiene training (or willingness to complete, nursery funded).

Benefits:

Your birthday off! Pension scheme. Learning, training, and development fund - opportunities to support your career growth. Paid closures - 1 week in August and over Christmas & New Year. Supportive, friendly team environment.

Hours & Contract:

Part-time, Monday to Friday, 9 am - 2 pm (or 8 am - 1 pm) Additional bank hours as required. Salary 25,396 pro-rata (NMW based on hours worked)

Safer Recruitment Statement

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references, an enhanced DBS check, and completion of all safer recruitment processes. Please note references will be requested prior to interviews.

How to Apply

If you're looking for a meaningful part-time role in a supportive and engaging environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From 25,396.00 per year

Benefits:

Childcare Company events Health & wellbeing programme
Application question(s):

Please confirm you DO NOT require visa sponsorship, as we are UNABLE to sponsor this role. Are you able to work from 9 AM to 2 PM (or 8 AM - 1 PM), Monday to Friday?
Experience:

Food preparation: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person