223 catering jobs found

Join Childbase Partnership and be part of something extraordinary.  Role:  Kitchen Assistant | Preparing meals for up to 148 children aged 6 weeks-5 years old. Location:  Brinds Well Day Nursery | Chelsfield, Orpington | BR6 7PH. Contract:  Permanent | 25 hours/week | 52 weeks/year. Working pattern:  Monday-Friday 13:00-18:00. Salary:  £24,102 per annum (pro-rata) | £12.36 per hour.  We’ve been delivering childcare excellence since 1989.  Within our 43-day nurseries, Head Office, and Training Academy, EduBase, our ethos is simple: we all belong, we all matter, and we all contribute. We believe in ‘ careers, not jobs’ , supporting one another to grow and succeed.  Why join us? Generous annual leave : 23 days paid leave per annum (pro-rata), rising to 28 days with length of service, plus paid bank holidays.  Work-life balance:  Up to a further 20 paid days off each year through our   Partnership Reward Days   incentive; take your leave...

Join Childbase Partnership and be part of something extraordinary.  Role:  Nursery Cook | Catering for up to 105 children aged 6 weeks-5 years old. Location:  Green Park Day Nursery | Reading | RG2 6UQ (on Green Park Business Park). Contract:  Fixed-term for 12 months (starting in May/June 2026 | 37.5 hours/week | 52 weeks/year. Working pattern:  Monday-Friday | Alternating shifts of 07:10-15:40 and 09:00-17:30 Salary:  £24,316.50-£29,971.50 per annum (pro-rata) | £12.47-£15.37 per hour.  We’ve been delivering childcare excellence since 1989. Within our 43-day nurseries, Head Office, and Training Academy, EduBase, our ethos is simple: we all belong, we all matter, and we all contribute. We believe in ‘careers, not jobs’, supporting one another to grow and succeed.   Why join us? Generous annual leave:  23 days paid leave per annum (pro-rata), rising to 28 days with length of service, plus paid bank holidays.  Work-life balance:   Up...

We are looking for an inspirational Nursery Chef, with a minimum of Level 2 Food Hygiene, to join our Acorn Nursery at our nursery in Emberton. The nursery is set in a small village just outside Newport Pagnell. Children take regular walks to local park and around the village. They are also able to benefit from the nursery’s Outdoor Learning Centre. We’re proud to be one of the leading childcare providers in Milton Keynes, Northampton and Bedford with over 25 years’ experience who specialise in nature pedagogy and promoting the professional development of our employees. We are really proud to have recently been awarded a Top 20 DayNurseries group award. You will be rewarded with a competitive salary, great training and progression opportunities, enhanced pension contributions, and 65% childcare discount. As a not-for-profit organisation, Acorn always puts the needs of the children first, meaning you will be working for a business that cares about more than just profit....

Early Years Educator role available at this vibrant and inclusive nursery in Marylebone! We are looking for a Level 3 qualified Early Years Educator to join the team in a full time and permanent position. This is a wonderful nursery with amazing facilities, including a music studio, art studio, library and private garden with a climbing wall! It's a great place to work for any creative Early Years Educator looking to grow and thrive in a new setting. Working full time, you will be supporting children's personal, social and emotional development in an environment that prioritises differentiated and personalised learning, catering to each child’s individual developmental progress.  Located in Marylebone, this nursery is easy to reach thanks to excellent transport links, being a short walk from Marylebone train and tube station, and a cycle to work scheme is also offered. Level 3 qualification in Early Years or Childcare and previous experience in a nursery is essential. Make a...

Are you a passionate and dedicated Early Years Educator looking to further your career in a new position?       This diverse and vibrant nursery located in Lambeth, South London, is looking for an Early Years Educator to join the team of hardworking staff who have a shared commitment to early childhood education and development. This is a permanent position to begin ASAP.     This is a lovely nursery that has a focus on nurturing children's curiosity and catering to each child's unique needs and interests, and as an Early Years Educator you will plan stimulating activities (following the EYFS curriculum closely) to ensure every child can explore, discover and grow at their own pace in a supportive environment. With specialised and sensory rooms, and a secure outdoor space for extended learning, this nursery is set up to provide the best space for children to learn and grow.        There are plenty of opportunities for career development and professional growth, and you will be...

Level 3 Childcare Apprenticeship – Happy Nursery Days, Lambeth Shoots Training are looking for an enthusiastic, reliable and hardworking individual to complete their Level 3 Childcare Apprenticeship at Happy Nursery Days, Lambeth. Happy Nursery Days, a subsidiary of Ekaya Housing Association, is an award winning 43 place neighbourhood nursery catering for babies and pre-school children aged between 3 months and 5 years. It has been in operation since 6th September 2004; it is designed and developed to provide high standards of childcare in a safe and secure environment, with spacious playrooms and a large eco-friendly garden area which provides ample play areas. Our fundamental aim is to ensure that your child is happy, relaxed and totally at ease in a safe caring environment, whilst encouraging them to develop young minds and bodies. We are fully committed to promoting positive parental involvement and encourage their feedback and views. The Setting has...

Are you a passionate and dedicated Early Years Educator looking to further your career in a new position?       This diverse and friendly nursery located in Westminster is looking for an Early Years Educator to join the team of hardworking staff who have a shared commitment to early childhood education and development. This is a permanent position to begin ASAP.     This is a lovely nursery that has a focus on nurturing children's curiosity and catering to each child's unique needs and interests, and as an Early Years Educator you will plan stimulating activities (following the EYFS curriculum closely) to ensure every child can explore, discover and grow at their own pace in a supportive environment. With specialised and sensory rooms, and a secure outdoor space for extended learning, this nursery is set up to provide the best space for children to learn and grow.        There are plenty of opportunities for career development and professional growth, and you will be encouraged and...

At Caring Kindergartens, children are at the heart of everything we do, so we are currently looking for individuals to roll up their sleeves and get stuck in. From a fairy godmother one day to firefighter the next, no two days are ever the same.  For this role, you will need a Level 3 qualification in childcare, be dedicated to your career progression and have the understanding that all children are unique and how their achievements should be celebrated whilst they are made to feel cherished and well cared for. Duties To work as part of a team and acting as key worker for a group of children –observing, recording and assessing their progress and development through the use of observations supported with photographic evidence; To develop high quality interactions with children, to build on and extend their thinking and learning; To plan, prepare and deliver a wide range of play experiences that promotes children’s physical, intellectual and emotional...

At Caring Kindergartens, children are at the heart of everything we do, so we are currently looking for individuals to roll up their sleeves and get stuck in. From a fairy godmother one day to firefighter the next, no two days are ever the same.  For this role, you will need a Level 3 qualification in childcare, be dedicated to your career progression and have the understanding that all children are unique and how their achievements should be celebrated whilst they are made to feel cherished and well cared for. Duties To work as part of a team and acting as key worker for a group of children –observing, recording and assessing their progress and development through the use of observations supported with photographic evidence; To develop high quality interactions with children, to build on and extend their thinking and learning; To plan, prepare and deliver a wide range of play experiences that promotes children’s physical, intellectual and emotional...

Stepney: Early Years Educator with relevant qualification needed!       Excellent opportunity for an Early Years Educator with a Level 3 qualification in Early Years or Childcare to start a new role in a diverse vibrant nursery in Stepney, East London.       This nursery has many opportunities for career progression, including encouragement for further training, and a range of incentives such as bonuses to be paid throughout the year, and as a qualified Early Years Educator you will be supported by a caring leadership team. There are also Room Leader role opportunities available.     This is a permanent Early Years Educator role to work full time, 40 hours per week. Salary would be from £24k to £30k per annum.   As a L3 qualified Early Years Educator, you should have a true passion for working with young children and a good understanding of child development, early years educational practices and the EYFS curriculum. Relevant childcare experience and a Level 3 qualification in...

**Opportunity for Early Years Nursery Practitioners based in Harrow**           Are you an Early Years Nursery Practitioner local to Harrow and looking for a new opportunity to show your hard work and dedication in a nursery that will appreciate you?    Then look no further! This nurturing and bright nursery located in the heart of Harrow, North West London, is now looking for a Nursery Practitioner to join the team ASAP in a permanent position.    The supportive leadership team are focused on staff wellbeing and really value and care about every member of the team. As an Early Years Nursery Practitioner, you will be supported and encouraged to take up training opportunities to progress and grow in your career if this is something you're wanting to do, and bonuses will be paid throughout the year too.    Working full time within this caring and secure environment as an Early Years Practitioner, you will be supporting young children to ensure they develop and grow, through planning...

Are you a passionate, hardworking and enthusiastic Early Years Practitioner looking to start a rewarding role in a nursery?    Join a team of friendly and likeminded nursery staff who are dedicated to early childhood education and development - this diverse nursery in Greenwich is looking for an experienced Early Years Practitioner to start ASAP!    Plenty of opportunities for professional development, including further training fully funded, and support from a caring management team who have built a dynamic and fulfilling working environment make this nursery a great place for any Early Years Practitioner who is passionate about providing high quality early years education.    Minimum Level 3 Early Years or Childcare qualification is essential and previous experience in a nursery setting is required for this Early Years Practitioner position.      This is a full-time role to work 40 hours a week (Monday-Friday) but this can be flexible, and it is a permanent position, offering...

Are you an Early Years Nursery Practitioner looking to start a new role at a diverse and exciting nursery?      This Hounslow nursery is now looking for a passionate Early Years Nursery Practitioner with a Level 3 qualification to join their friendly and hardworking team, starting ASAP!    Located in the heart of Hounslow, there are great transport links and staff parking is available. This nursery is a great place to work for any Nursery Practitioner looking to further their early years career, with strong emphasis on staff training and teamwork, opportunities for career progression, and a supportive management team.     With a child-centred approach, focus on individual care and small class sizes, this is a lovely nursery where every staff member is caring and dedicated to making a difference to children's lives and early development, creating a nurturing and inclusive environment in which every child can thrive. The suitable Early Years Nursery Practitioner will be passionate...

We are looking for a Room Leader to join the team at this nursery in Elm Park, in a permanent role with an ASAP start! This is a full time Nursery Room Leader position to work 40 hours per week (worked in shifts between 7am and 7pm). Salary will be from £27,040 to £30,040 per annum. Whether you're an Early Years Practitioner looking to further your career or an experienced Room Leader wanting a change, this nursery is a wonderful place to work, with a supportive management team who truly care about every member of staff, and lots of opportunities for career progression and further training. Benefits of working at this nursery include: 25% childcare discount Free meals provided every day 25-29 days annual leave plus bank holidays Nursery closed for 1 week at Christmas Good pension scheme Bonus schemes, including staff appreciation employee of the month Employee Assistance Programme Regular pay rises As a Room Leader, you will be supporting team members to...

Level 3 qualified Early Years Practitioner needed ASAP at this lovely nursery in Elm Park, Havering. This is a permanent Early Years Practitioner position to work full time, 40 hours per week Monday-Friday. Salary would be £26k-£28.5k per annum. It is essential for this role that you hold at least a Level 3 (or equivalent/higher) qualification in Early Years or Childcare, GCSEs or Functional Skills Level 2 in English and Maths, and that you have previous experience working in a childcare or early years setting. This nursery is a wonderful place to work, with a warm and friendly atmosphere for both children and staff. The nursery offers many benefits, including: 25% childcare discount Employee Assistance Programme Good pension scheme Free lunches provided daily Free uniform 25-29 days annual leave plus bank holidays, and nursery is closed for 1 week at Christmas Regular pay rises and progression scale Staff appreciation employee of the month, £20 per month...

Are you looking for a new Early Years Educator opportunity in a nursery that will truly appreciate and reward you for your hard work?       We are looking for a dedicated Early Years Educator to start a permanent position at this welcoming and diverse nursery located in Camden.         With excellent transport links and a cycle to work scheme, this nursery is very easy to access and is a short walk from Regent's Park and the canal for lunch time or after work strolls.         The supportive leadership team are focused on staff well-being and really value and care about every member of the team. As an Early Years Educator, there are plenty of training opportunities for career progression with which the management team will be supportive and encouraging. There are also Room Leader role opportunities at this nursery.       As an Early Years Educator, you will be working full-time at this caring and family-oriented nursery. There is a real focus on teamwork, so you will work...

South London - Early Years Nursery Practitioner - Immediate Start          A bright and supportive nursery in Brixton is currently seeking a passionate and caring Early Years Nursery Practitioner to join the friendly team of staff!      This nursery is truly a great place to work, with plenty of opportunities for you to develop and progress in your career (including further training provided by the nursery), as well as various benefits such as bonuses paid throughout the year, and located in Brixton there are excellent transport links, as well as a cycle to work scheme offered.         Prior experience working with children under 5 within a nursery or childcare setting would be ideal, and a minimum of a Level 3 qualification in Early Years or Childcare is essential for the suitable Nursery Practitioner.        Strong knowledge of EYFS and children's learning and development is important for this Early Years Nursery Practitioner position, as you will be a key part of preparing...

Job description Rosedene Nurseries in Guisborough are seeking a Level 2/3 Early Years Educator/Practitioner to join their established team. Rosedene have a dedicated and highly qualified team who are passionate about their children and giving them the best possible start in their early years. If you’re Level 3 qualified, confident, caring, and enthusiastic you could be what we’re looking for! Our ethos is delivered through child-led discovery, Curious Learning with the opportunity of Forest & Beach school programmes, local community partnerships and healthy kitchen. About you Hold a full and relevant level 2/3 Early Years Qualification Have a good knowledge and understanding of safeguarding duties, nursery procedures and policies Have good knowledge of birth to 5 development and the EYFS curriculum Excellent practice within an early years setting Have excellent organisational and time management skills Demonstrate an up-to-date knowledge in Early...

Calling all passionate, hardworking and enthusiastic Early Years Practitioners!       A diverse and friendly nursery in Wandsworth is currently looking for an Early Years Practitioner to start ASAP. This is a great opportunity to work with a lovely team of likeminded individuals who are dedicated to early childhood education and development, and is a rewarding role working and playing alongside children in early years!      With support from a caring management team and opportunities for career development and various benefits and bonuses, this nursery is a wonderful place to work for any Early Years Practitioner. This is a permanent position, offering stability, and located in Wandsworth (SW London), this nursery is easy to get to thanks to the great transport links.  As an Early Years Practitioner, some of your key responsibilities include:          Supporting children with their personal, social and emotional development      Helping children to build on their social...

**Job opportunity for an Early Years Practitioner in Romford**            This diverse and vibrant nursery in Romford has a new opportunity for a qualified Early Years Practitioner to start a new role to start ASAP!       Working full time Monday-Friday in a permanent role, it is essential for you to hold a relevant qualification in Childcare or Early Years, and as a qualified Early Years Practitioner you should have prior experience working with young children within a nursery or a childcare setting.         Located in Romford, there are plenty of public transport links including bus routes and tubes, as well as access to parking, making it an ideal location. The nursery has its own enclosed garden play area, a sensory room and a dedicated library, and is located near a lovely park!       As an Early Years Practitioner you will be supported by a friendly and caring management team who really value every member of staff, shown through bonuses paid throughout the year and the...