Commis Nursery Chef – Ravenshead

Company: Childcare East Midlands LLP.
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Love cooking and making a difference? Your food could be the highlight of their day. As our Nursery Chef, you’ll be serving up nutritious meals and warm smiles – fuelling little bodies and minds for a day full of learning and play.

About the Nursery

Cherubs Longdale is a modern, rural 90-place nursery in Ravenshead, Nottingham. Being a car driver is essential to be part of this established and long-serving team. Set in just under an acre of beautiful Nottinghamshire countryside, with some bus links.

Rewards and Benefits

  • 30% off childcare at Cherubs Nurseries
  • Long-service awards for 5+ years’ service
  • Annual “Me Day” after 1 years’ service
  • Free healthy lunch, made by our Nursery Chef

Responsibilities

  • Prepare and cook healthy and nutritious meals and snacks, from approved Cherubs Nurseries menus.
  • Take an active role championing cooking and baking across all areas of the nursery, this could include baking with children and preparing additional food for nursery events including Parent’s Evening and Summer Fair.
  • Remove kitchen waste regularly (appropriately and hygienically) disposing of in the correct bins
  • Complete the weekly ordering of food and contact Head Office (via telephone) for payment to be made.
  • Maintain a high standard of hygiene, cleanliness and organisation in the kitchen.
  • Maintain adequate stock levels of food, ensuring there is enough for the week’s cooking but not too much that food goes bad.
  • Ensure good stock rotation in cupboards, fridges and freezers.
  • Be aware of health and safety legislation which is relevant to the nursery kitchen.
  • Ensure the Nursery Kitchen Operations Pack is followed and kept up to date at all times.
  • Keep accurate records of fridge and freezer temperatures.

Qualifications & Requirements

Right to work in the United Kingdom, completion of a “Keeping Children Safe” Form, a DBS and at least 2 satisfactory employment references. Some roles may also require a 5-year employment history.

Equal opportunities employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and will make reasonable adjustments to support candidates and employees with disabilities and learning difficulties.

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Posted: July 8th, 2026