Nursery Chef

We are looking for a passionate and experienced Nursery Chef to join our warm, welcoming and nurturing nursery. Our children thrive, our staff feel valued, and we pride ourselves on providing nutritious, balanced meals that support children’s health, wellbeing and development.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys cooking healthy meals and wants to make a real difference to children’s daily experiences by providing high-quality food in a caring nursery environment.

Your Main Role and Responsibilities

As a Nursery Chef, You Will

• Plan and prepare nutritious, balanced meals and snacks for children following nursery menus
• Ensure meals meet children’s dietary, allergy and all other requirements
• Maintain high standards of food hygiene and kitchen safety in line with regulations
• Manage food orders and stock levels efficiently
• Work closely with the nursery team to ensure meal times are positive experiences for children
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe kitchen environment

What We Are Looking For

Experience working as a chef or cook

Knowledge of food hygiene and safety standards

Ability to plan and prepare healthy meals for children

Organised and reliable approach to kitchen management

A positive and supportive attitude when working as part of a team

A strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

Why Join Us?

Supportive leadership and welcoming teams

Career development opportunities across our nurseries

Ongoing training and professional development

A workplace focused on exciting children about life and learning

What Else Do We Offer Our Employees?

45-minute paid lunch break

Competitive Salary Based On Experience And Qualifications

Fantastic childcare discount supporting working parents

Eligible for a Blue Light Card

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) including access to a Virtual GP service

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Company events and team celebrations

Complete Childcare is committed to providing the best possible care to its children and safeguarding and promoting welfare of young children. All applicants will be required to complete an application form, and any offers of employment are conditional on the receipt of 2 satisfactory references, a satisfactory right to work check and an enhanced DBS check.

Complete Childcare is fully committed to providing equal opportunities for all employees, workers and job applicants. The Company aims to create a culture that encourages and values diversity and that appoints, rewards and promotes staff based on merit.

A Day Nurseries.co.uk 'Top 20 Recommended Large Nursery Group' for 2020!

Complete Childcare is a group of 17 day nurseries and pre-schools providing excellent care and education for children aged 3 months to 5 years old throughout Reading, Wokingham, Bracknell, Newbury and Banbury.

Whether you are looking for a special place for your child or looking to progress you career we would love to hear from you.