Nursery Chef
Posted on Jun 29, 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 Old Schoolhouse Kindergarten.
Location: 239 London Road, Stanway, Colchester, CO3 8PB
Salary: £29,120 per annum
Hours: 40 hours per week
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, 8am-5pm
At Old Schoolhouse Kindergarten, every day is a new adventure! From messy masterpieces and magical story times to exciting outdoor explorations and imaginative play, there's always something to spark curious minds. Whether children are building towering creations, discovering nature, or making lifelong friendships, every moment is filled with fun, laughter, and learning. With a warm, welcoming team and plenty of opportunities to explore, Old Schoolhouse Kindergarten is a place where little imaginations grow big!
✨ What We Offer
33 Days Paid Holiday: 24 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays + your birthday off
75% Childcare Discount for your own children
Career Growth: Tailored training, development and promotion opportunities
Health & Wellbeing Support: Confidential helpline and wellbeing resources
Supportive Culture: Warm, inclusive team with staff socials and appreciation treats
Company Pension and free on-site parking
DBS Paid For: We cover the cost of your enhanced DBS check
Uniform Provided: So you’re ready from day one
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.
Old Schoolhouse Kindergarten 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: 239 London Road, Stanway, Colchester, CO3 8PB
Salary: £29,120 per annum
Hours: 40 hours per week
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, 8am-5pm
At Old Schoolhouse Kindergarten, every day is a new adventure! From messy masterpieces and magical story times to exciting outdoor explorations and imaginative play, there's always something to spark curious minds. Whether children are building towering creations, discovering nature, or making lifelong friendships, every moment is filled with fun, laughter, and learning. With a warm, welcoming team and plenty of opportunities to explore, Old Schoolhouse Kindergarten is a place where little imaginations grow big!
✨ What We Offer
33 Days Paid Holiday: 24 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays + your birthday off
75% Childcare Discount for your own children
Career Growth: Tailored training, development and promotion opportunities
Health & Wellbeing Support: Confidential helpline and wellbeing resources
Supportive Culture: Warm, inclusive team with staff socials and appreciation treats
Company Pension and free on-site parking
DBS Paid For: We cover the cost of your enhanced DBS check
Uniform Provided: So you’re ready from day one
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.
Old Schoolhouse Kindergarten 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: 225306515
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Nursery Chef
Posted on Jun 29, 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 Old Schoolhouse Kindergarten.
Location: 239 London Road, Stanway, Colchester, CO3 8PB
Salary: £29,120 per annum
Hours: 40 hours per week
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, 8am-5pm
At Old Schoolhouse Kindergarten, every day is a new adventure! From messy masterpieces and magical story times to exciting outdoor explorations and imaginative play, there's always something to spark curious minds. Whether children are building towering creations, discovering nature, or making lifelong friendships, every moment is filled with fun, laughter, and learning. With a warm, welcoming team and plenty of opportunities to explore, Old Schoolhouse Kindergarten is a place where little imaginations grow big!
✨ What We Offer
33 Days Paid Holiday: 24 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays + your birthday off
75% Childcare Discount for your own children
Career Growth: Tailored training, development and promotion opportunities
Health & Wellbeing Support: Confidential helpline and wellbeing resources
Supportive Culture: Warm, inclusive team with staff socials and appreciation treats
Company Pension and free on-site parking
DBS Paid For: We cover the cost of your enhanced DBS check
Uniform Provided: So you’re ready from day one
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.
Old Schoolhouse Kindergarten 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: 239 London Road, Stanway, Colchester, CO3 8PB
Salary: £29,120 per annum
Hours: 40 hours per week
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, 8am-5pm
At Old Schoolhouse Kindergarten, every day is a new adventure! From messy masterpieces and magical story times to exciting outdoor explorations and imaginative play, there's always something to spark curious minds. Whether children are building towering creations, discovering nature, or making lifelong friendships, every moment is filled with fun, laughter, and learning. With a warm, welcoming team and plenty of opportunities to explore, Old Schoolhouse Kindergarten is a place where little imaginations grow big!
✨ What We Offer
33 Days Paid Holiday: 24 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays + your birthday off
75% Childcare Discount for your own children
Career Growth: Tailored training, development and promotion opportunities
Health & Wellbeing Support: Confidential helpline and wellbeing resources
Supportive Culture: Warm, inclusive team with staff socials and appreciation treats
Company Pension and free on-site parking
DBS Paid For: We cover the cost of your enhanced DBS check
Uniform Provided: So you’re ready from day one
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.
Old Schoolhouse Kindergarten 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: 225306515
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