Nursery Chef

Enrich Education Recruitment is working with a welcoming nursery in Mill Hill who are looking for an experienced Chef to join their team as soon as possible.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a reliable, organised and committed Chef who understands the importance of providing healthy, balanced and nutritious meals for young children in an early years setting.

The Role

The nursery is looking for someone who can take full responsibility for preparing fresh, nutritious meals and snacks for children throughout the day. You will need to be confident managing a busy kitchen environment, following food hygiene procedures and supporting the nursery’s commitment to high standards of care.

Key Details

Nursery Chef role based in Mill Hill

Immediate start available

Full-time position

40 hours per week

Working hours: 8:00am – 5:00pm

Salary: £29,000 per year

Long-term opportunity within a supportive nursery setting

The Nursery Is Looking For

The successful candidate must have previous experience working as a Chef. Experience within a nursery, school or childcare setting is highly desirable, as you will be preparing meals for young children and will need to understand allergies, dietary requirements and safeguarding expectations within an education environment.

You will need to be professional, reliable and confident working independently, while also communicating well with nursery staff and leadership.

Requirements

Previous chef experience is essential

Previous experience in a nursery, school or childcare setting is highly desirable

Relevant food hygiene / food safety qualifications required

Strong understanding of allergies, dietary requirements and safe food preparation

Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to process a new DBS

Reliable, organised and able to start ASAP

Why Apply Through Enrich Education Recruitment?

When you apply through Enrich Education Recruitment, you are supported properly throughout the full process.

We know the schools and nurseries we work with, meaning we can give you valuable and honest insight before you attend an interview or trial. We will also support you with interview preparation, help you understand what the setting is looking for, and continue to support you once you have started in the role.

If you are an experienced Chef looking for a rewarding role within a nursery setting, we would love to hear from you
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed