Nursery Chef

Nursery Chef

Fennies

Teddington

Salary: Up to £32,000 per year plus potential for quarterly bonuses

Monday-Friday, 7 am - 4 pm

Create healthy, delicious meals that help children grow, thrive and enjoy every day.

At Fennies, we know that great nutrition is a key part of early childhood development. As Nursery Chef, you’ll play an essential role in supporting children’s wellbeing by preparing balanced, nutritious meals in a safe, high-quality kitchen environment.

Why join Fennies?

We support our team members with great benefits and a positive working environment.

Competitive salary and bonus

Up to £32,000 annual salary

Performance-related bonuses

£500 referral bonus

Work-life balance

Monday to Friday

20 days annual leave (increasing by 1 day for every year of service, up to 25 days) plus bank holidays

Wellbeing benefits

BUPA Wellbeing Support

Free daily meals from the Fennies Café

Summer BBQs, Christmas events and company celebrations

Recognition and reward through the Fennies Club long service awards

Career development

Full training

Support and mentoring from experienced Catering Managers

Personalised development plans, mentoring and support

About the Role

As Nursery Chef, you’ll create nutritious, balanced meals that support children’s health, development and enjoyment of food.

You will:

Prepare fresh, healthy meals and snacks for children each day

Plan menus that meet nutritional guidelines and dietary requirements

Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene and cleanliness

Ensure all allergens and dietary needs are carefully managed

Work closely with the Nursery Manager and team to create a positive mealtime experience

Support kitchen organisation, stock control and ordering

Every day, your cooking will help children build healthy habits and enjoy mealtimes in a safe and nurturing environment.

What we’re looking for

You don’t need previous nursery experience – we’ll provide the training you need. You’re a passionate and organised chef who takes pride in creating high-quality meals and maintaining excellent kitchen standards.

We’re looking for someone who is:

Experienced in catering, in a childcare setting would be ideal, but not essential

Knowledgeable about children’s nutrition and dietary requirements

Qualified with a Level 2 or 3 Food Hygiene Certificate

Trained in allergen awareness

Organised, reliable and able to manage a busy kitchen environment

A positive team player who enjoys working alongside others

Most importantly, you care about the impact your food has on children’s health and happiness

Become part of the Fennies DNA

We’re family-owned and family-run; this guides our culture, our decision-making, and what it feels like to be part of our team. From our supportive culture to our high-quality environments, we’re committed to creating exceptional places to work and learn. Our People Promise inspires us to build the kind of culture that is ambitious, passionate and supportive. We provide the environment where you can:

Be Yourself

Come Together

Be All In

Go Further

If this sounds like you, or you just want to know more about what it means to be part of the Fennies family, make contact with us today for a chat.

Take your next steps with Fennies

Our friendly Talent Recruitment team are here to answer any questions you may have about Fennies – call us to discuss the role, or if you’re just curious about what it’s like to work at Fennies, let us know, and we’ll be happy to answer any questions. Our Talent Recruitment team can be contacted by:

Phone: 0208 770 3222

By email: [email protected]

Or by making an application: https://fennies.com/contact-us

Diversity and Inclusion

At Fennies, we celebrate diversity and believe inclusive teams create stronger learning environments for children. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and supported.

Safeguarding

Fennies is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check and provide proof of identity. In line with Safer Recruitment guidance, online searches (including social media) may be conducted for shortlisted candidates.

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