Nursery Chef

We are working with an award winning Education provider in the area of Molesey, Surrey. They are looking for a Chef for one of their Nurseries in the area. We are looking for somebody with a passion for cooking, a talent for working within Early Years Education, and developing healthy, balanced and nutritious meals. The role combines day-to-day management of the Kitchen, hands-on cooking, and operation management of the unit. Main Duties * Prepare and cook: All meals prepared from scratch using fresh ingredients, delivering to the nursery’s daily timetable. * Dietary Requirements : Ensure all dietary requirements and allergies are appropriately catered for. * Placing Orders & Budgets : Full responsibility for preparing and placing food orders weekly and to budget. * Develop Menus: Work with the Head and Director to plan and implement a range of delicious menus and weaning plans. * Sourcing Ingredients : Work with the Head and Director when sourcing new ingredients to ensure they meet the Nursery’s quality standards. * Event Food: Prepare food for Nursery events taking place on and off site. * Quality Control : Check quality of food delivered to ensure high standards are met. Person Spec * Confident and happy to work independently * Thrives in a pressured environment. * Creative in recipe ideas for seasonal recipe development and open to feedback when recipes need adjusting. * Proactive approach to work and a strong use of initiative The position is subject to an Enhanced DBS disclosure. Refresh Recruitment does not presently hold a Sponsorship Licence and while this status is reviewed regularly there is no present proposal to apply for such a Licence Salary: £25.5-33K per annum DOE Hours: 40 hours per week Location: Molesey, Surrey Our aim is to contact all successful applications within 5 days of receiving your application. Should you not of heard within 5 days, please feel free to contact us to confirm that your application has been received

Location: West Molesey, Surrey, GB

Posted Date: 7/8/2025