Nursery Chef - Richmond

Job Title: Nursery Chef
Location: 1-9 Sandycombe Road, Richmond, TW9 2EP
Salary: Up to £32,000 per annum
Hours: 40 hours, Monday - Friday, 7 am - 4 pm
Reports to: Catering manager

What You’ll Be Doing

Be All In: You bring unwavering commitment to preparing nutritious, well-balanced meals that support children’s health and wellbeing, while maintaining the highest standards of food safety and kitchen hygiene.

Come Together: You lead with thoughtful collaboration, working closely with Kitchen Assistants, Nursery Managers, and the wider team to ensure smooth operations and a positive mealtime experience for children and staff.

Be Yourself: You demonstrate confident self-awareness, taking pride in your role, adapting to individual dietary needs, and modelling professionalism and care in every aspect of kitchen life.

Go Further: You show culinary ambition by continuously improving kitchen practices, mentoring your team, and contributing to innovative, child-friendly menus that reflect Fennies’ values and standards.

Benefits & Perks

Financial Rewards: Salaries that match or exceed industry standards, reviewed annually. Includes performance-related bonuses and a £500 referral bonus.

Incredible Incentives: Regular events like our annual Christmas Party and Summer BBQ, plus daily lunches with a variety of options; completely free!

Career Growth Opportunities: Targeted talent mapping, professional development programmes, and 1-to-1 coaching to help you Go Further in your role.

Loyalty Rewards: Yearly increases in annual leave and recognition for your commitment through the Fennies Club, gift cards, and commemorative plaques celebrating your length of service and our Be All In spirit.

Well-being Focus: Access to our BUPA Employee Assistance Programme for 24/7 mental health and wellbeing support, up to 33 days of annual leave, and childcare discounts available depending on your role.

What You Bring

How to cater for children’s dietary requirements by following up-to-date legislation regarding nutrition, and through your knowledge of catering for children

The requirements for receiving the highest rating from the local council’s Environmental Health Department are to maintain the high standards already in the setting 

How to implement all relevant policies and procedures

You’ll have a L2/L3 Food Hygiene certificate 

You’ll have completed your Allergen Training 

Diversity & Inclusion:

At Fennies, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued. A diverse workforce brings a wealth of perspectives, driving innovation and excellence. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

Fennies Nurseries is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced criminal record check and proof of identity will be required. In line with Safer Recruitment and Keeping Everyone Safe, we also carry out online searches for all shortlisted candidates, including Google and Social Media checks. Any relevant information found may be discussed during the interview process.

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