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Job Post Details

Nursery Chef - job post

Tiny Heroes Day Nursery
185 Elmers End Road, Beckenham BR3 4EH
£19,000 - £21,450 a year - Permanent, Part-time
Responded to 51-74% of applications in the past 30 days, typically within 6 days.

Job details

Pay

  • £19,000 - £21,450 a year

Job type

  • Part-time
  • Permanent

Shift and schedule

  • Monday to Friday

Location

185 Elmers End Road, Beckenham BR3 4EH

Benefits

Pulled from the full job description

  • Free parking
  • Discounted or free food

Full job description

About the Role

Do you love cooking delicious, healthy meals and seeing little faces light up at lunchtime? We’re looking for a friendly and passionate Nursery Chef to join our team and bring creativity to our kitchen!

As our Nursery Chef, you’ll play a big part in our children’s day by preparing nutritious, tasty meals and snacks that fuel their learning, play, and growth. From colourful fruit platters to comforting homemade lunches, your food will help create happy and healthy mealtimes.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Preparing fresh, balanced meals and snacks for children aged 0–5
  • Creating fun, varied menus that encourage children to enjoy healthy food
  • Catering for allergies, dietary needs, and cultural preferences
  • Keeping the kitchen sparkling clean and following food safety standards
  • Maintain accurate records regarding temperature controls and to meet health and safety and environmental health requirements at all times.
  • Managing food orders, stock, and reducing waste
  • Working closely with nursery staff to make mealtimes positive and enjoyable
  • Encouraging healthy eating habits from an early age

What We’re Looking For

✔ Someone who loves cooking healthy, homemade food
✔ Experience as a cook or chef (nursery or school experience is a bonus!)
✔ Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate (or willingness to obtain)
✔ Knowledge of allergens and food safety
✔ A positive, organised, and reliable team player

Why Join Us?

  • Be part of a warm, supportive nursery team
  • Make a real difference to children’s health and wellbeing
  • Enjoy family-friendly working hours
  • Share your love of food with little eaters

Safeguarding

  • We are committed to safeguarding children. The successful candidate will be required to complete enhanced DBS checks and references.

Hours are negotiable either 9:00am to 2:30pm OR 8:30am to 2:00pm Monday to Friday.

Please not we are NOT a term time only nursery, and we are open 51 weeks of the year.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: £19,000.00-£21,450.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Discounted or free food
  • Free parking

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Beckenham BR3 4EH: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

  • Chef: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person

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