Nursery Chef

Nursery Chef – Full Time | Permanent
Location: Bristol
Salary: £27,000 per annum + Excellent Benefits

Are you a passionate and experienced chef who loves working in a child-focused environment? Our client, a reputable and award-winning children’s services provider, recently recognised as one of the Best Workplaces and officially certified as a Great Place To Work, is now looking to welcome a Nursery Chef to their team in Bristol.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a nurturing and supportive setting where you can make a real difference in children''s lives through healthy, nutritious meals — and be part of a business that puts people at its heart.

Join us and enjoy a host of attractive benefits, including:

• Recommend friends and family to work with us and receive a cash bonus
• Generous childcare discount
• 31 days annual leave including bank holidays (FTE), with an extra 3 days over Christmas
• A dedicated ‘Wellbeing Day’ just for you
• Access to an employee benefits portal, with discounts at 100s of online and high street retailers
• 24/7 access to remote GP appointments
• Claim cashback on medical expenses such as dental and physiotherapy
• Our unique ‘May I Say Thank You’ month to celebrate and reward our teams
• Be part of a company officially recognised as a Great Place To Work

What you will be doing:

• Designing and preparing 6-monthly seasonal menus, taking into account feedback from catering staff, Nursery Managers, and Regional Managers
• Supporting and guiding catering staff and working closely with the Nursery Manager to ensure meal preparation meets high standards
• Monitoring kitchen and food safety standards to maintain compliance and excellence
• Assisting with the recruitment and onboarding of catering staff
• Auditing nursery kitchens to ensure they meet internal and external food safety requirements (TCC and PSN)
• Ensuring all kitchen paperwork is accurate, up-to-date, and compliant
• Building strong, professional relationships with nursery staff to create a collaborative kitchen environment

Previous experience in similar settings — such as nurseries, schools, care homes, or hospitals — is highly desirable, particularly where nutritional needs and food hygiene are a priority.

We are proud to be certified as a Great Place To Work, reflecting our commitment to creating a positive, thriving culture where team members feel valued, supported, and empowered. Our mission is to deliver high-quality childcare and education — and we know this starts with the people who help fuel happy, healthy children every day.

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If you’re ready to cook up a fulfilling career in an environment that celebrates quality, care, and community — we’d love to hear from you.

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