Head Chef – Nursery

Head Chef – High-End Nursery & Pre-School

Up to £40,000 per annum

Looking for a chef role with a better work-life balance and no pressure to create new menus from scratch?

We're working with a prestigious, high-end nursery and pre-school to find an experienced and organised Head Chef to take responsibility for its kitchen and deliver a fantastic food offering for children aged 0–5.

This is a great opportunity for a chef looking to step away from the traditional restaurant environment and enjoy a more structured role, with menus already designed by head office.

 

Benefits of Head Chef

• Salary up to £40,000 per annum.

• Opportunity to work in a prestigious, high-end nursery and pre-school.

• Structured menus designed by head office.

• No pressure to create menus from scratch.

• A more structured working environment than traditional hospitality.

• The opportunity to enjoy a better work-life balance.

• A stable role in a premium childcare environment.

 

Responsibilities of Head Chef

• Take responsibility for the day-to-day running of the kitchen.

• Prepare and cook fresh, nutritious meals using the menus and recipes provided by head office.

• Follow set specifications to ensure consistency across all dishes.

• Maintain excellent portion control and ensure food is served in the correct quantities.

• Manage food preparation and service for the children each day.

• Oversee stock control, ordering and kitchen organisation.

• Maintain excellent food hygiene, allergen management and health & safety standards.

• Work closely with the nursery team to ensure a smooth and efficient service.

 

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience as a Head Chef, Sous Chef or Chef Manager.

• A passion for fresh, nutritious, high-quality food.

• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.

• Good understanding of portion control, stock management and food costs.

• Knowledge of allergens, nutrition and food safety.

• Someone reliable, hands-on and comfortable working to set menus and specifications.

• Experience in education, childcare or contract catering would be advantageous.

 

Interested?

If you're an experienced chef looking for a change of pace, more structure and the opportunity to enjoy your cooking without the pressures of traditional restaurant life, we'd love to hear from you.

Get in touch with Jubilee today for a confidential conversation.

Jubilee Personnel Services Limited is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.

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