Job Description
Nursery Chef – Rosedene Nurseries Redcar
We are looking for a passionate and motivated Nursery Chef to join our team in Redcar and take pride in preparing nutritious, freshly made meals for children in a high-quality nursery environment. This is a key role supporting children’s health, wellbeing and enjoyment of mealtimes.
The successful candidate will have a genuine love of food, a strong understanding of food safety and hygiene, and the ability to create balanced, age-appropriate meals that meet the needs of young children, including those with special dietary requirements.
These brand-new facilities opened on Embleton Court in September 2025, the nursery has grown rapidly and now requires a competent cook to prepare 30-50 fresh meals daily onsite children. And of course, snacks and tasters to our early years employees.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and cook healthy, well-balanced meals for children of different age groups (0-2, 2-4 years)
- Input in creating menus with Rosedene’s chef team, in line with nutritional guidelines, dietary requirements and nursery standards
- Ensure all food preparation and storage complies with food safety and hygiene regulations
- Maintain high standards of cleanliness and organisation within the kitchen
- Monitor food temperatures during preparation and service to ensure safety standards are met
- Manage stock levels, order supplies and minimise waste
- Work closely with nursery teams to support children with allergies or special dietary needs
- Support smooth and timely meal service within the nursery
About You
- Previous experience in food preparation or cooking, ideally within a childcare, education or similar setting
- Sound knowledge of food hygiene, health and safety practices
- Ability to work efficiently in a busy kitchen environment
- Experience of menu planning and accommodating dietary needs is desirable
- A positive, flexible and team-focused approach
- A commitment to providing high-quality, nutritious meals for young children
This is a rewarding opportunity to play an important part in children’s daily routines and development by creating enjoyable, healthy meals in a supportive and caring environment.
This position will be based permanently from Redcar from the end of August, however there is a temporary role required at the Rosedene Ormesby position to support a busy nursery.
Benefits- Monday - Fridays only! (20-24 hours per week) Typically between the hours of 8.30am -1pm
- Competitive Compensation, Company Pension Scheme & Progression
Attractive pay rates with clear opportunities for career progression and internal progression - Part of an award-winning & growing business, recognised as a pioneer in the early years education sector. Recent Awards include:
- Healthy Settings Accreditation
- 2025 Uks Top SME Nursery Apprenticeship Provider
- Multiple Ofsted Outstanding Awards
- 2024 NMT Finalists for Top Nursery Group of the Year
- 2024 Community Nursery of the Year
- 97% of employees are happy working at Rosedene 2025 Employee survey
- Extensive Training & Development
- Strong company-wide Well-Being Support
A robust well-being programme, team well-being walks, and initiatives focused on maintaining a healthy work-life balance - Delivering rewarding work with a positive, meaningful impact to families everyday
- Working as part of a family business and a long-standing family team who care about creating the best working environment for their employees. Many employees stay with us through-out their working careers
- Positive Culture & Team Engagement
A fun, collaborative work environment with team-building events through-out the year, recognition through monthly and yearly awards, be heard through employee feedback, and a be part of a culture focused on mutual support. - Management support
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Our managers are approachable and supportive, always on hand to guide, encourage, and celebrate your success.
- Great annual leave, your Birthday off, 2 weeks over Christmas, Paid Overtime & Additional Time Off
Overtime is paid; employees are also rewarded with extra days off for milestones such as birthdays, 100% attendance and long-standing commitments - Childcare Perks
80% Discounted childcare for employees and access to an Employee Benefits Scheme - Company Pension Scheme
- Typical working schedule can be: Monday-Friday, 7.30am-6pm
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