* Boughton Monchelsea, UK
* Posted 46 minutes ago
* £12.50 GBP / Hour
Do you love cooking wholesome meals and want to make a meaningful impact on children's lives? Juniors Day Nursery in Boughton Monchelsea is seeking a passionate Nursery Chef to join our warm and welcoming team.
About Us
Set in a stunning converted Oast House surrounded by nature, our nursery offers a child-led, curiosity-inspired learning environment. We pride ourselves on serving fresh, nutritious meals that support healthy growth and development for children aged 3 months to 5 years.
The role offers working hours of Monday to Friday.
Your Role
As our Nursery Chef, you'll be the heart of our kitchen, responsible for:
* Planning and preparing daily meals and snacks using fresh, natural ingredients
* Catering for allergies and dietary needs with care and creativity
* Maintaining excellent hygiene and food safety standards
* Managing kitchen stock and supplies efficiently
* Creating a positive, calm mealtime experience for children and staff
What We're Looking For
* Experience in catering, ideally in a nursery or educational setting
* Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate (minimum)
* A love for cooking and a genuine interest in children's wellbeing
* Organised, proactive, and able to work independently
* Friendly, approachable, and a great team player
Rewarding Careers:
Here at Happy Days we're building a workplace where our colleagues thrive.
We believe that when our colleagues feel valued, supported, and inspired, they can truly thrive—and so can the children in their care. That's why our employee reward and benefits programme is carefully curated to reflect our SHINE values: Support, Honesty, Inspire, Nurture, and Empower.
We offer a range of meaningful benefits designed to support your wellbeing, professional growth, and work-life balance. Our benefits aren't just perks—they're part of a culture that puts people first. They support us build a workplace where you're empowered to thrive every day and where you'll feel valued.
* Competitive salary: £12.50 per hour – 35 hours per week.
* 50% childcare discount
* Blue Light Card Membership
* Life Assurance
* Christmas On Us – Up to 4 gifted days off during Christmas closedown
* Health and Wellbeing services through SPARK
* Ongoing professional development and career growth
* A supportive, inclusive team culture
* A chance to be part of a nursery where children are truly at the heart of everything we do
"Happy Days Nurseries are committed to the safety and wellbeing of the children in our care, as such the successful post holder will be required to undergo a robust vetting process, including an enhanced DBS Check and Reference History Checks"