Nursery Chef

Nursery Chef North Star Day Nursery, Welwyn Part of Grandir UK Salary £26,437 - £30,701 Full Time Are you a passionate Chef looking for a new opportunity in Early Years? We are excited to be opening North Star Day Nursery in Welwyn and are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Nursery Chef to join our new team.

As our Nursery Chef, you will be responsible for preparing fresh, healthy and nutritious meals for the children, helping to create a positive and enjoyable mealtime experience. You will work closely with the nursery team to ensure children's dietary requirements and individual needs are met, while maintaining high standards of food hygiene and cleanliness.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a brand-new nursery and play an important role in creating a welcoming and nurturing environment for children and families from the very beginning.

About You

Previous experience working as a Chef A genuine passion for preparing fresh and nutritious food Knowledge of food hygiene and safety standards Good organisation and time management skills Ability to cater for different dietary requirements A positive and professional approach Level 2 Food Hygiene qualification is desirable Core Benefits 33 days annual leave including bank holidays, with 3 days used during the Christmas shutdown period Christmas and New Year shutdown Flexible working options available Big childcare discount £500 refer a friend bonus Company pension scheme with employer contributions Statutory Sick Pay from day 1 Life assurance for employees aged 18 to 65 Certified Great Place to Work, voted for by our current colleagues Enhanced Family and Wellbeing Benefits Maternity and adoption leave paid at 100 percent for the first 12 weeks Paternity leave paid at 100 percent for 4 weeks Parental bereavement leave up to 4 weeks paid Compassionate leave up to 2 weeks paid Miscarriage leave up to 2 weeks paid Wellbeing Day, an extra day off just for you The Grand Event, up to an additional week of annual leave to attend a significant life event after 2 years’ service Even More Benefits Employee benefits portal with hundreds of retail discounts including ASOS, gym memberships, cinema, M and S and major supermarkets Dayforce Wallet - gives you the ability to access a portion of your earned pay before your normal payday.

24 hour remote GP appointments Medical cashback for dental treatment, physiotherapy and alternative therapies Recognition, rewards and team celebrations throughout the year, with May dedicated to celebrating our teams Tailored in house training and genuine progression opportunities Sustainability focus with Carbon Literacy trained teams and Eco Schools accreditation Grandir UK is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

An enhanced DBS check is required for this role and will be carried out by our approved third party provider. We are an equal opportunity employer and recruit based on merit.To support our recruitment process, we may use AI-assisted tools for tasks such as application screening and reference checks. These tools help us manage applications efficiently, and all hiring decisions are made by our team.

Apply today. We review applications as they are received and may close the role early.