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Chef
Department: Nursery Operations Employment Type: Permanent (Full Time) Location: Greenwich, London Reporting To: Constance Cousins Compensation: £28,454 – £38,750 per year
About the Role
We’re more than just a nursery provider. We’re the UK’s most innovative early-years education group. At N Family, we envisioned a place where creativity thrives, learning is child-led, and children are fully prepared for the modern world.
We’re turning our vision into reality – and we want you to join us!
As a Chef at N Family Club, you'll be cooking up delicious, nutritious meals for the children and team every day, while introducing young ones to new foods and respecting diverse dietary needs and allergies.
Responsibilities
- Prepare fresh, tasty, and nutritious meals—breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks—for children and a dedicated lunch/smoothie for staff.
- Ensure meals meet nutritional guidelines for different age groups and comply with food safety and choking regulations.
- Memorise and accommodate all children’s allergies and dietary needs with precision.
- Manage restaurant-style kitchen operations—stock control, ordering, cleaning, and maintaining 5-star food hygiene standards.
- Keep detailed logs and paperwork for kitchen safety, menus, and stock.
- Apply excellent customer service, building trust with parents regarding their children’s nutrition.
- Mentor and support apprentice Chefs and foster a positive team culture.
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Requirements
- Proven kitchen experience (catering, cafe, or restaurant preferred).
- A passion for food and nutrition, with a commitment to lifelong learning.
- Expertise in sustainable cooking practices, minimising waste and waste streams.
- The ability to work efficiently during peaks and busy periods.
- A friendly, positive attitude, with a “can-do” mindset.
- Strong customer service mindset (parents, children, and staff are your clients).
Benefits – The N Advantage
- Competitive salary: £28,454 – £38,750 annually.
- Performance bonus: Up to £1,200 per year.
- Generous holiday allowance: Up to 35 days, including a personal “Me” day and Christmas closure.
- Development fund: £100 annual training allowance + paid N Academy training (Level 3, EY Degrees, Forest School, etc.).
- Family-friendly: Enhanced parental leave after 2 years of service (garden leave shall be applied).
- Childcare support: 40% discount + 6 emergency days/year.
- Loyalty rewards:
- 5-year bonus: Around-the-world trip + 2 bonus weeks off.
- 10-year bonus: “Out of this world” experience + 2 more weeks off.
- Referral scheme: Earn up to £1,000 per successful hire.
- Discounts: Savings on groceries, shopping, fitness, tech, and more.
- Travel support: Season ticket loans + cycle-to-work scheme.
- Wellbeing: Annual parties, team events, gym discounts, online fitness, and more.
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Why Join N Family Club?
We’re rethinking early years education—making it fun, child-liberated, and forward-thinking. As a key role in our team, you’ll shape a career you love while inspiring young minds.
At N Greenwich, we’re a purpose-built nursery in Greenwich, South East London. It’s clean, homey, and close to public transport—20 mins walk from North Greenwich or Charlton stations, with easy bus links.
Why Join Us?
- An innovative and supportive work culture.
- Certified Great Place to Work.
- Ambitious growth—with salaries and benefits to match.
- Impactful work—moving beyond daycare to early academic discovery.
Follow Up
Ready to be part of something special? Apply for this role today or visit:
🔹 [N Family Careers](Careers link) 🔹 [N Family Club Glassdoor Page](Glassdoor link)
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