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Nursery Chef
Wood Wharf Kindergarten
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Canary Wharf E14
Up to £45,000 a year
Permanent, Full-time
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Job details

Up to £45,000 a year
Referral programme, Employee discount, Store discount, Company pension
Permanent, Full-time
Day shift, Monday to Friday
Canary Wharf E14

Full job description

Nursery Chef

You will lead our nursery kitchen, working alongside a dedicated Kitchen Assistant. Together, you will form a close-knit team focused on providing nutritious, exciting meals for our children and staff. Your assistant will support you with prep work and daily kitchen duties, allowing you to focus on culinary excellence, menu development, and food safety.

Quick Details

  • Salary: Up to £45,000 per annum
  • Hours: Full-time, permanent, year-round (Nursery open 7:30am–6:30pm, Mon–Fri)
  • Schedule: Standard 5 days (4-day shift patterns can be discussed)
  • Location: E14 9ZW (Canary Wharf, London)

What You Will Do

  • Prepare fresh, healthy meals for children (aged 3 months to 4 years) and staff
  • Order food, check supplies, and manage kitchen stock
  • Create and test new, exciting recipes
  • Keep the kitchen clean and safe at all times
  • Follow food hygiene and safety rules
  • Work within set budget limits

What You Need

  • NVQ Level 2 in Food Preparation and Food Service
  • Basic or Intermediate Food Hygiene Certificate
  • Cooking training certificate or trade school background
  • Past cooking experience in a professional kitchen

Safeguarding

Wood Wharf Kindergarten is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children & young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, as all new staff will be subject to enhanced DBS clearance, identity checks, qualification checks and employment checks to include an exploration of any gaps within employment, two satisfactory references and registration with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if suitable candidates apply. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis.

INDMP

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to £45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Company pension
  • Employee discount
  • Referral programme
  • Store discount

Work Location: In person

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