Nursery Chef: Healthy Meals for Little Learners (Mon-Fri)

Nursery Early Years Chef

Colliers Wood, SW19 £33,696 Full-Time Daytime Hours

Join a supportive, family-run nursery where your work has a real impact on children's wellbeing.

Location

Colliers Wood, SW19

Salary

• Up to £33,000 per year

Job Type

• Full-time, Permanent
• Monday-Friday, 8:30am - 5:30pm (40 hours per week)

About Funky Owls

Funky Owls Nursery is an independent, family-run setting focused on creating a positive, supportive environment for both children and staff.

We understand how important nutrition is in early childhood - and our kitchen plays a key role in delivering high-quality care every day.

The Role

As our Nursery Chef, you will take full responsibility for the day-to-day running of the kitchen in our 68-place nursery.

You will:

• Plan and prepare healthy, balanced meals for children
• Manage the kitchen safely and efficiently
• Ensure high standards of hygiene and food safety
• Cater for dietary requirements and allergies
• Order stock and manage kitchen suppliesOccasionally support with light housekeeping duties

Requirements

• Experience as a chef (nursery, school or similar setting preferred)
• Level 2 Food Hygiene certificate (essential)
• Paediatric First Aid (or willingness to obtain)
• Organised, reliable, and able to work independently
• A genuine interest in children's health and wellbeing

Job offers will be dependent on Disclosure and Baring Service (DBS) checks and at least 2 valid and up to date references.

Funky Owls Nursery is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all those applying for a vacancy to share this commitment. We follow our safe recruitment policy each time we recruit an individual to join our team.

Benefits

• 28 days annual leave (increasing with service)
• Birthday off
• Christmas closure
• BUPA Healthcare Cash Plan
• Company pension
• Paid training and CPD
• 4 staff training days per year (nursery closed)
• 1-hour lunch break (off the floor)
• Supportive, friendly team environment
• Job stability in a well-established nursery