Nursery Chef (Full-Time) — Perkins Square (London Bridge, SE1)
About Little Angels 24/7
Little Angels is a family-run nursery with a warm, "home-from-home" ethos. Our Perkins Square setting—just a 5-minute walk from London Bridge Underground—prepares organic meals on-site each day for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers. Both of our settings hold a 5/5 Food Hygiene Rating.
The role
You'll lead our kitchen to deliver fresh, nutritious, age-appropriate meals that children love, while upholding impeccable food safety standards.
What you'll do
* Plan, cook, and serve balanced organic menus for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers; adapt textures/portions by age group.
* Manage allergens and special diets; maintain clear labeling and records.
* Keep our 5-star standards: implement cleaning schedules, temperature logs, HACCP/SFBB practices.
* Order stock, manage suppliers and budgets, and minimise waste.
* Work closely with the Nursery Manager and rooms to align mealtimes with learning and routines; occasionally support simple child-led cooking activities.
What you'll bring
* Proven chef/cook experience (nursery/school/healthcare ideal).
* Current Food Hygiene & Allergen Awareness certification (Level 2+); strong knowledge of UK food safety.
* Meticulous standards, great organisation, and a calm, friendly manner.
* Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain); right to work in the UK.
Why join us
* Supportive, close-knit, family-run team with a genuine care ethos. Little Angels Nursery
* Well-equipped kitchen and central SE1 location near Tate Modern, South Bank, and Borough Market. Little Angels Nursery
How to apply
Please apply via our Careers page with your CV and a brief cover note, selecting "Nursery Chef" as the open role. Little Angels Nursery
Little Angels 24/7 is committed to safeguarding and is an equal opportunities employer. All offers are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, and right-to-work verificatio
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From £26,500.00 per year
Benefits:
* Bereavement leave
* Company events
* Discounted or free food
* Employee discount
* Employee mentoring programme
* Referral programme
* Sick pay
* Store discount
Experience:
* Nursery Chef: 3 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
* Food Hygiene L2+ (required)
* Allergen/HACCP (preferred)
* Enhanced DBS (required)
Work Location: In person