Head Chef

Head Chef – Children's Nursery

Location: Norwich City Centre
Salary: £30,000 per annum
Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:45am–3:30pm

We are recruiting on behalf of our client for a passionate and organised Head Chef to join a children's nursery in Norwich city centre, catering for children from birth to five years old.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a chef seeking a rewarding role with excellent work-life balance, offering sociable daytime hours and no evening or weekend work.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare fresh, nutritious and age-appropriate meals for babies, toddlers and preschool children.
Plan menus that promote healthy eating and accommodate allergies and dietary requirements.
Maintain excellent food hygiene, kitchen cleanliness and safety standards.
Manage food ordering, stock control and kitchen budgets.
Work closely with nursery staff to support children's nutritional needs.

About You

Previous experience as a Head Chef, Chef Manager or experienced chef.
Knowledge of food hygiene, allergen management and safe food preparation.
Passionate about nutrition and providing quality meals for young children.
Organised, reliable and confident managing a kitchen independently.
Enhanced DBS
Experience in a nursery, school or childcare setting would be advantageous.

What's on Offer?

£30,000 annual salary.
Monday to Friday, 7:45am–3:30pm.
No evenings or weekends.
Week off at Christmas.
A rewarding role supporting children's health and development.
Interested? Apply today to find out more about this fantastic opportunity