Nursery Chef

Nursery Chef

Hammersmith, London | Competitive Daily Rate (£16 - £20 per hour) | Full-Time or Part-Time (Flexible) | Start Date: July 2026

Salary dependent on experience and qualifications. Higher rates are reserved for candidates with substantial experience and/or relevant training. Pay is determined in line with school expectations and Agency Worker Regulations (AWR), where applicable.

Are you a passionate Chef who enjoys creating healthy, nutritious meals and making a positive difference in childrens lives? A friendly and welcoming nursery in Hammersmith is seeking a dedicated Nursery Chef to join its supportive team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a reliable and organised Chef looking for a rewarding role within an early years setting. The nursery prides itself on providing a nurturing environment where children can thrive, and nutritious, high-quality food plays a key part in supporting their wellbeing and development.

About the Role

As the Nursery Chef, you will be responsible for preparing fresh, balanced meals and snacks for babies and young children while maintaining the highest standards of food hygiene and kitchen safety.

You will work closely with nursery staff to ensure all dietary requirements, allergies and cultural preferences are catered for safely and effectively, helping to create positive mealtime experiences for every child.

Key Responsibilities
• Preparing fresh, healthy meals and snacks daily
• Planning nutritious menus in line with childrens dietary needs
• Catering for allergies, intolerances and cultural requirements
• Maintaining excellent food hygiene and kitchen cleanliness standards
• Managing stock, food orders and inventory
• Completing temperature checks, kitchen records and cleaning schedules
• Ensuring compliance with Food Safety and Environmental Health regulations
• Promoting healthy eating habits within the nursery

The Ideal Candidate
• Previous experience as a Chef, Cook or Kitchen Assistant
• Food Hygiene Level 2 Certificate (Level 3 desirable)
• Good knowledge of food safety, allergies and nutrition
• Organised, reliable and able to work independently
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one

Desirable Experience
• Experience working in a nursery, school or childcare setting
• Understanding of childrens nutritional requirements
• Experience catering for specialist diets and allergies
• First Aid awareness

Why Apply?
• Flexible full-time or part-time opportunities
• Supportive and welcoming nursery team
• Stable working hours and positive work-life balance
• Opportunity to make a real impact on childrens health and wellbeing
• Friendly, family-feel environment
• Ongoing support and professional development opportunities

If you are a passionate and dependable Chef looking for a rewarding role in an early years setting, we would love to hear from you.

Why work via Teach Now?

Teach-Now are a widely recognised, education recruitment company. We pride ourselves on our high levels of customer service and professional development that we offer our teachers and support staff. We:

• Ensure that you will have your own dedicated consultant who will provide ongoing support and guidance.
• Offer an excellent refer a friend scheme that pays you £150 for each candidate you refer to us after they have worked and been paid for their first 10 days.
• Pay in line with the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) meaning you will be paid equally to a permanent employee.
• Give you access to a wide range of CPD training through our in-house team of experienced senior leaders

Application Process: Do you feel you meet the criteria for this exciting opportunity? If so, please either apply below or contact Teach-Now directly. All applicants will require the appropriate qualification and training for this role. For teacher roles, we require a formally recognised teaching qualification. If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful for this role. However, we will keep your CV and continue to help you in your search for a job within education. Good luck with your application, we look forward to hearing from you.

Teach Now operates stringent safer recruitment procedures.

We are committed to promoting equality and challenging discrimination. Teach Now is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Clearance.