Job Vacancies

Nursery Chef

Yarrells: A great big hug of a school!

Yarrells School and Nursery is looking for a skilled, creative and hardworking Nursery Cook / Chef to join our team. You will work 20 weeks per year, during the school holidays, between approximately 9am and 1pm.

We are seeking a very special person to join us in this catering role. Someone who:

• Has experience of preparing and cooking raw-ingredients in-line with a set menu, to produce a range of different meals that cater for varied dietary requirements, in a professional kitchen environment.
• Is able to accurately record temperature checks, understand allergy management and food wastage, and will work within health, safety and environment guidelines as required.
• Can ensure that a clean, safe and tidy 5-star kitchen is maintained, ensuring appropriate COSHH and allergy management protocols are implemented at all times.
• Will work within a tight budget and champion healthy eating.

You will have a positive attitude, an ability to work on your own and as part of a team, and a willingness to be an active part of a busy prep school and Nursery environment.

Person Specification

Essential:

• Experience working in a professional kitchen, ideally within a school or similar environment.
• Strong cooking skills, including baking and dessert preparation.
• Knowledge of food hygiene, safety regulations, and allergen awareness.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and on your own, and under the direction of the Catering Manager.
• A positive attitude and willingness to support the team with various kitchen and dining tasks.

Desirable:

• Food Hygiene Level 2 or higher (or willingness to obtain).
• City & Guilds catering qualification (or equivalent).
• Previous experience in school catering or working with large-scale meal preparation.
• A willingness to be an active part of a busy prep school and Nursery environment.

At Yarrells, we have a genuine team spirit and every single person is uniquely valued for who they are and what they bring to our community.

Blending tradition, informality and innovation, we work hard to offer a vibrant and stimulating professional environment.

If you want to play a meaningful role in the lives of our young people, join our magical school and nursery today!

If you would like to discuss the role in more detail, please call or email.

Start Date: 7th July 2025
Contract: permanent
Hours: part time, school holidays ONLY, Monday to Friday, guideline 20 hours per week
Salary: £12.21 to £14.50 per hour, dependent on experience
Benefits: food, parking
How to Apply: apply via Indeed, or complete the TES application form via the link below