Nursery Chef

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 24 April 2026
LOCATION
Littleover, Derbyshire
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Entry-level
CATEGORY
Hospitality
This employer holds a UK Home Office sponsor license — sponsorship for this specific role is at the employer’s discretion

SKILLS

Food Hygiene Communication Skills Organisational Skills Attention to Detail Health & Safety Food Safety

FULL DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Nursery Chef

Location: Littleover, Derbyshire, United Kingdom, Derbyshire, DE3 9AJ

Contract Type: Full-time

Contract Length: Permanent

Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, all year round

Salary: £13.21 - £13.70 per hour (£27,688.16 -£28,715.20  per annum, full-time equivalent)

What You’ll Need

  • Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
  • A friendly, positive approach when working with children, parents, and colleagues
  • A clear understanding of health & safety, food safety, and safeguarding responsibilities

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Preparing and cooking nutritious meals in line with [Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] menus and Safer Food Better Business guidance
  • Ensuring all children’s dietary needs and allergies are met, providing suitable alternative meals where required
  • Maintaining a safe, clean, and organised kitchen environment at all times
  • Completing daily cleaning checks and recording them on the appropriate checklists
  • Serving meals in line with nursery routines
  • Managing laundry duties
  • Monitoring kitchen and cleaning supplies and ordering replacements when required
  • Using appropriate signage to highlight wet floors or potential hazards
  • Following [Employer hidden]’s Health & Safety Manual, policies, and procedures
  • Creating homely, comforting mealtime experiences for children
  • Building positive relationships with children, parents, carers, and staff
  • Participating in staff meetings and nursery events

Why Join [Employer hidden]?

  • Supportive Culture – Strong relationships, teamwork, and a genuine sense of belonging
  • Career Development – Ongoing training, support, and opportunities to grow within the organisation
  • Work-Life Balance – Structured working hours and flexible shift options
  • Competitive Pay & Benefits – Regularly benchmarked salaries, bonuses, pensions, and paid leave
  • Award-Winning Family – A company that values recognition, personal growth, and team success
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