Nursery Chef – Join Our Family First Team!
Location:
Woodberry, Waterlooville
Hours:
40 per week, Full-Time (All Year Round)
Salary:
£26,500 per annum
Are you passionate about creating nutritious, delicious meals for children?
Woodberry Nursery
is looking for a dedicated
Nursery Chef
to join our friendly team!
In this role, you’ll prepare and serve
age-appropriate, homemade meals
to the highest standards in a clean, safe, and welcoming environment. You’ll work closely with our nursery team and parents to support healthy eating habits and ensure every child’s dietary needs are met.
What You’ll Do:
✔ Prepare and cook fresh, nutritious meals daily for children
✔ Cater for all dietary requirements and allergies with care
✔ Maintain a spotless, safe kitchen environment
✔ Manage food orders and budgets efficiently
✔ Keep accurate records and follow hygiene standards
What We’re Looking For:
✅ Knowledge of food allergies and dietary requirements
✅ Experience cooking for young children (desirable)
✅ Understanding of COSHH and food safety regulations
✅ Ability to manage budgets and minimise waste
✅ Passion for healthy, homemade food
Why Join Family First?
We value our team and offer fantastic benefits:
24 days annual leave
+ your birthday off + bank holidays
75% childcare discount
for your little ones
Health & wellbeing support
via confidential helpline
Tailored training & career progression opportunities
Company pension scheme
Referral bonuses
Free onsite parking
Fun company events & celebrations
This is a
brilliant opportunity
for a chef who wants to make a real difference while working in a supportive, family-focused environment.
Woodberry Day Nursery - Waterlooville 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.