Job Title: Nursery Chef Location: Bristol BS5 Salary: £12.98 Excellent Benefits Job Type: Full-Time | Permanent 40 hours ️ About the Role We’re delighted to be recruiting on behalf of a vibrant nursery in Bristol BS5, which is part of a well-respected national childcare group. They’re currently seeking an experienced and passionate Nursery Chef to lead the kitchen and provide children with healthy, balanced, and nutritious meals in a newly refurbished setting equipped with brand-new facilities. If you’re looking for a rewarding chef role that makes a genuine impact – and one where you’re not working late nights or weekends – this is the perfect opportunity. Benefits Include: Generous holiday package: 31 days (inc. bank holidays) 3 extra days at Christmas (FTE) Childcare discount for employees ‘Wellbeing Day’ – a paid day off just for you Employee perks portal with 100s of retail discounts and cashback offers 24/7 remote GP appointments Reimbursement on medical treatments, including dental care and physiotherapy Monthly recognition initiatives – including ‘May I Say Thank You’ Official ‘Great Place To Work’ certification Work in a newly refurbished kitchen with updated equipment Responsibilities: Plan and prepare healthy, seasonal menus on a 6-month rotation Gather feedback from managers and catering teams to improve menus Ensure nutritional standards are met in line with best practices Oversee daily kitchen operations and maintain hygiene and safety standards Support catering staff and assist with recruitment and training Conduct regular kitchen audits to ensure full compliance Complete and maintain all required kitchen documentation and records Work closely with nursery teams to align food service with childcare needs ✅ Requirements: Experience working as a chef or cook, ideally in a childcare, school, or care setting Strong understanding of nutritional needs for children Food hygiene and safety qualifications (e.g. Level 2 Food Hygiene) Excellent kitchen management and organisational skills A passion for preparing fresh, wholesome meals in a caring environment Additional Information: This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check The employer is proud to be an equal opportunity employer Apply Now Looking to make a difference through your culinary skills? Apply today and one of our recruitment specialists will be in touch to discuss your application.