If you like cooking up a storm you are the person we are looking for As our Nursery Chef, you will be responsible for planning and preparing nutritious meals and snacks for children aged 1-5 years old. You will ensure all meals are allergy-conscious, meet dietary requirements, and are tailored to our high standards. What will you be doing: Prepare monthly menus gaining feedback from catering staff, Managers and Regional Manager’s to produce the final product Support and guide catering staff and Nursery Manager Monitor catering standards to maintain the highest levels of practice Assist and support the Nursery Manager in the recruitment and selection of catering staff Audit kitchens in a timely fashion, ensuring they meet TCC and PSN Check that all kitchen paperwork is fully complete, accurate and up to date Establish and maintain professional working relationships with Nursery staff Qualifications Proven experience in food preparation and cooking within a nursery or similar environment Strong culinary skills with a focus on food safety and hygiene Leadership abilities to supervise kitchen staff and manage food production Background in hospitality