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Head Chef

Company:Select Recruitment Specialists Ltd
Salary:£30,000 to £30,000 a year
Hours:Full-time
Location:NR1 3DD
Working pattern:On-site
Job type:Permanent
Posting date:13 Oct 2026
Closing date:12 Nov 2026
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Summary

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!

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