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Chef

Salary

£31,000-31,000 , inc benefits

Location

Wimbledon, London, United Kingdom

Job type

Permanent

Sector

Hospitality & leisure

Job ref

X3-1279562

Job posted

Posted 8 hours ago

URGENT HIRE – NURSERY CHEF 

Immediate Interviews – Secure This Role Before It’s Filled 

 

Location: Wimbledon 

Hours: Full-Time | Monday–Friday | 40 Hours per Week 

Salary: £31,000 per annum 

 

Ready for a Role Where Your Cooking Truly Matters? 
This is your chance to step into a rewarding, feel-good role where every meal you create has a real impact. Join a warm and welcoming nursery team in Wimbledon and bring creativity, care, and nutrition to children every single day. 
 
The client is actively hiring but waiting for the right person — someone who takes pride in their work and wants to be part of something meaningful. 
If that sounds like you, don’t wait — opportunities like this don’t stay open for long. 

 

Why You’ll Love This Role 

  • £31,000 competitive salary 

  • No weekends – enjoy your work-life balance 

  • Free uniform provided 

  • Ongoing training and CPD opportunities 

  • Supportive and friendly team environment 

  • Wellbeing-focused culture 

  • Generous annual leave 

  • Pension scheme with employer contributions 

  • Regular staff socials and events 

  • Career progression opportunities 

  • Free on-site meals 

  • Excellent Wimbledon location 

 

What You’ll Be Doing 

  • Creating nutritious meals and snacks for children aged 0–5 

  • Managing stock, ordering, budgets, and suppliers 

  • Ensuring dietary requirements and allergens are managed carefully 

  • Maintaining high hygiene and food safety standards 

  • Working closely with a supportive team 

  • Leading Health & Safety and compliance 

  • Keeping accurate records 

 

What We’re Looking For 

  • Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain) 

  • Strong knowledge of allergens and dietary needs 

  • Understanding of food hygiene and safety 

  • Passion for cooking and children's wellbeing 

  • Positive, proactive attitude 

 

Our Values 
Partnership | Aspiration | Innovation | Reflection | Excellence 

 

Apply Now 
This role has been held open for the right candidate, and the team is ready to move quickly. If you're looking for something rewarding, stable, and enjoyable, this is your opportunity. 
 
Apply today and take the next step in your career — before someone else does and contact me with your CV ASAP : Maggie.Sudolowicz@reed.com

Apply now

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