Nursery Chef
Posted on Jun 8, 2026 by CV-Library
Colchester, Essex, United Kingdom
Education
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Full-Time
We have a rare and exciting opportunity for a Nursery Chef to join our welcoming team at Brimpton House Day Nursery, part of the Family First Group.
Location: 59 High Street, , Kelvedon, CO5 9AE
Salary: £27,726.40 per annum
Hours: 40 hours per week
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm
Brimpton House Day Nursery is situated on the High Street of Kelvedon, close to local shops and houses with many of our parents commuting into London, Colchester and Chelmsford. Nearby Kelvedon Train Station which is just a 10 -minute walk to the nursery. Free parking is available on the front street of the nursery.
✨ What We Offer
24 days annual leave plus bank holidays and a paid birthday off
75% childcare discount for team members
£750 referral bonus for recommending a friend
Health & wellbeing support, including a confidential Employee Assistance Programme
Tailored training and development opportunities
Excellent transport links and on-site parking
About the Role
As Nursery Chef, you’ll be responsible for preparing and cooking fresh, nutritious, age-appropriate meals for children each day. You’ll maintain high standards of hygiene and safety, ensure all dietary and allergy requirements are met, and manage food ordering within budget.
You’ll work closely with the nursery team and parents to support children’s health, wellbeing, and overall nursery experience.
Key Responsibilities
Prepare and cook meals daily with minimal waste
Ensure all dietary requirements and allergies are catered for
Maintain a clean, safe kitchen environment in line with regulations
Follow Red, Amber and Green plate procedures
Complete hygiene checks and cleaning schedules
Manage food orders to meet budget requirements
What We’re Looking For
Essential:
Experience cooking in a domestic or commercial setting
Strong knowledge of food allergies and dietary requirements
Understanding of COSHH
Ability to work within a catering budget
Fluent spoken and written English (GCSE grade C or equivalent)
Desirable:
Experience and passion for cooking for young children
We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Safeguarding Duty.
Brimpton House Day Nursery is part of the Family First Group where we take great care to treat everyone as a person, with equal rights and responsibilities to any other individual, whether they are an adult or a child. We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice for all children and families according to their individual needs. Discrimination on the grounds of gender, age, race, religion or belief, marriage or civil partnership, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, ethnic or national origin, or political belief has no place within the Family First Group
Location: 59 High Street, , Kelvedon, CO5 9AE
Salary: £27,726.40 per annum
Hours: 40 hours per week
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm
Brimpton House Day Nursery is situated on the High Street of Kelvedon, close to local shops and houses with many of our parents commuting into London, Colchester and Chelmsford. Nearby Kelvedon Train Station which is just a 10 -minute walk to the nursery. Free parking is available on the front street of the nursery.
✨ What We Offer
24 days annual leave plus bank holidays and a paid birthday off
75% childcare discount for team members
£750 referral bonus for recommending a friend
Health & wellbeing support, including a confidential Employee Assistance Programme
Tailored training and development opportunities
Excellent transport links and on-site parking
About the Role
As Nursery Chef, you’ll be responsible for preparing and cooking fresh, nutritious, age-appropriate meals for children each day. You’ll maintain high standards of hygiene and safety, ensure all dietary and allergy requirements are met, and manage food ordering within budget.
You’ll work closely with the nursery team and parents to support children’s health, wellbeing, and overall nursery experience.
Key Responsibilities
Prepare and cook meals daily with minimal waste
Ensure all dietary requirements and allergies are catered for
Maintain a clean, safe kitchen environment in line with regulations
Follow Red, Amber and Green plate procedures
Complete hygiene checks and cleaning schedules
Manage food orders to meet budget requirements
What We’re Looking For
Essential:
Experience cooking in a domestic or commercial setting
Strong knowledge of food allergies and dietary requirements
Understanding of COSHH
Ability to work within a catering budget
Fluent spoken and written English (GCSE grade C or equivalent)
Desirable:
Experience and passion for cooking for young children
We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Safeguarding Duty.
Brimpton House Day Nursery is part of the Family First Group where we take great care to treat everyone as a person, with equal rights and responsibilities to any other individual, whether they are an adult or a child. We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice for all children and families according to their individual needs. Discrimination on the grounds of gender, age, race, religion or belief, marriage or civil partnership, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, ethnic or national origin, or political belief has no place within the Family First Group
Reference: 225212325
https://jobs.careeraddict.com/post/113369388
Nursery Chef
Posted on Jun 8, 2026 by CV-Library
Colchester, Essex, United Kingdom
Education
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Full-Time
We have a rare and exciting opportunity for a Nursery Chef to join our welcoming team at Brimpton House Day Nursery, part of the Family First Group.
Location: 59 High Street, , Kelvedon, CO5 9AE
Salary: £27,726.40 per annum
Hours: 40 hours per week
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm
Brimpton House Day Nursery is situated on the High Street of Kelvedon, close to local shops and houses with many of our parents commuting into London, Colchester and Chelmsford. Nearby Kelvedon Train Station which is just a 10 -minute walk to the nursery. Free parking is available on the front street of the nursery.
✨ What We Offer
24 days annual leave plus bank holidays and a paid birthday off
75% childcare discount for team members
£750 referral bonus for recommending a friend
Health & wellbeing support, including a confidential Employee Assistance Programme
Tailored training and development opportunities
Excellent transport links and on-site parking
About the Role
As Nursery Chef, you’ll be responsible for preparing and cooking fresh, nutritious, age-appropriate meals for children each day. You’ll maintain high standards of hygiene and safety, ensure all dietary and allergy requirements are met, and manage food ordering within budget.
You’ll work closely with the nursery team and parents to support children’s health, wellbeing, and overall nursery experience.
Key Responsibilities
Prepare and cook meals daily with minimal waste
Ensure all dietary requirements and allergies are catered for
Maintain a clean, safe kitchen environment in line with regulations
Follow Red, Amber and Green plate procedures
Complete hygiene checks and cleaning schedules
Manage food orders to meet budget requirements
What We’re Looking For
Essential:
Experience cooking in a domestic or commercial setting
Strong knowledge of food allergies and dietary requirements
Understanding of COSHH
Ability to work within a catering budget
Fluent spoken and written English (GCSE grade C or equivalent)
Desirable:
Experience and passion for cooking for young children
We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Safeguarding Duty.
Brimpton House Day Nursery is part of the Family First Group where we take great care to treat everyone as a person, with equal rights and responsibilities to any other individual, whether they are an adult or a child. We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice for all children and families according to their individual needs. Discrimination on the grounds of gender, age, race, religion or belief, marriage or civil partnership, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, ethnic or national origin, or political belief has no place within the Family First Group
Location: 59 High Street, , Kelvedon, CO5 9AE
Salary: £27,726.40 per annum
Hours: 40 hours per week
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm
Brimpton House Day Nursery is situated on the High Street of Kelvedon, close to local shops and houses with many of our parents commuting into London, Colchester and Chelmsford. Nearby Kelvedon Train Station which is just a 10 -minute walk to the nursery. Free parking is available on the front street of the nursery.
✨ What We Offer
24 days annual leave plus bank holidays and a paid birthday off
75% childcare discount for team members
£750 referral bonus for recommending a friend
Health & wellbeing support, including a confidential Employee Assistance Programme
Tailored training and development opportunities
Excellent transport links and on-site parking
About the Role
As Nursery Chef, you’ll be responsible for preparing and cooking fresh, nutritious, age-appropriate meals for children each day. You’ll maintain high standards of hygiene and safety, ensure all dietary and allergy requirements are met, and manage food ordering within budget.
You’ll work closely with the nursery team and parents to support children’s health, wellbeing, and overall nursery experience.
Key Responsibilities
Prepare and cook meals daily with minimal waste
Ensure all dietary requirements and allergies are catered for
Maintain a clean, safe kitchen environment in line with regulations
Follow Red, Amber and Green plate procedures
Complete hygiene checks and cleaning schedules
Manage food orders to meet budget requirements
What We’re Looking For
Essential:
Experience cooking in a domestic or commercial setting
Strong knowledge of food allergies and dietary requirements
Understanding of COSHH
Ability to work within a catering budget
Fluent spoken and written English (GCSE grade C or equivalent)
Desirable:
Experience and passion for cooking for young children
We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Safeguarding Duty.
Brimpton House Day Nursery is part of the Family First Group where we take great care to treat everyone as a person, with equal rights and responsibilities to any other individual, whether they are an adult or a child. We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice for all children and families according to their individual needs. Discrimination on the grounds of gender, age, race, religion or belief, marriage or civil partnership, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, ethnic or national origin, or political belief has no place within the Family First Group
Reference: 225212325
Share this job:
Alert me to jobs like this:
Amplify your job search:
Expert career advice
Increase interview chances with our downloads and specialist services.
Visit Blog