Chef
Recruitment agency
- Full Time
- £29,931–£40,851
- Posted 30 Jul 2026
- Ref 8c611c21
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At a glance
This Chef role is based in United Kingdom. The position is full time and pays £29,931–£40,851.
Job summary
- Salary
- £29,931–£40,851
- Location
- United Kingdom
- Contract
- Full Time
- Employer type
- Recruitment agency
- Advertised by
- Bright Horizons Family Solutions (recruitment agency)
- Source
- Adzuna feed
- Job reference
- 5815351245
About the role
Nursery – Guildford Boxgrove
Salary – £29,931.20- £40,851.20 per annum (dependant on qualification/s and experience)
Location – Guildford
Are you looking to work for an organisation whose culture is driven by our HEART principles – Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork? Where you can be yourself, feel supported, and help to make a difference to the next generation? Somewhere you can say: “I did that.”
We’re looking for an Early Years Chef to join our Guildford Boxgrove nursery.
Our Benefits
• Childcare discount of 50% for first child*
• Enhanced parental leave
• 20 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and paid Christmas closure. Ability to also purchase additional leave*
• Pension
• Financial and wellbeing benefits including 24/7 virtual GP appointments, early access to wages, and more
• Professional development programme access for every stage of your career, including access to a careers coach
*Subject to T&Cs
The Role
As an Early Years Chef you will prepare, cook, and present age-appropriate food for all the children in the nursery, with minimum wastage. You will ensure all dietary requirements are catered for and clearly communicated to teams, and work in partnership with the team and parents to encourage a healthy and nutritious diet. You will also have an active role in leading cookery club sessions with the children, and support with other nursery activities, such as BBQs, Fetes, and staff meetings.
What we’re looking for
• Previous experience within a cooking role, in a domestic or commercial property
• Passion for nutrition, and inspiring others in healthy eating
• Ability to demonstrate a sound knowledge of managing different dietary requirements, particularly food allergies
• Food Safety CIEH L2 or above (or equivalent) – this must be passed on day 1 in post
• Sound knowledge of COSHH
• Great communication skills, with colleagues, children, and parents
• Ability to work under pressure
Bright Horizons is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This post is subject to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, which will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome people from all ages and backgrounds to apply. We will consider reasonable adjustments required by applicants.
If you want to make a difference, with a company who has been voted Great Place to Work every year since 2006, apply today!
INDSM
Bright Horizons is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This post is subject to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, which will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome people from all ages and backgrounds to apply. We will consider reasonable adjustments required by applicants.
Proud to be a Great Place to Work for 20 years. Apply today!
We look forward to receiving your application!
About Bright Horizons Family Solutions
The hiring school is not disclosed on this advert. This vacancy is being managed by Bright Horizons Family Solutions; contact the agency directly for further details about the school and role.
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- Posted
- 30/07/2026
- Last checked
- 30/07/2026
- Job reference
- 8c611c21
- Advertised by
- Bright Horizons Family Solutions
- Original source
- Adzuna feed · #5815351245
- Expires
- 28/09/2026
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