Cook / Chef A great opportunity for an experienced cook or chef who enjoys preparing homecooked, nutritious meals in a variety of supported housing settings, maintaining high standards of food safety, hygiene, and quality. If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: Relief Cook, Mobile Chef, Peripatetic Cook, Catering Assistant, Floating Chef, Kitchen Supervisor, Residential Cook   SALARY: £14.80 per Hour LOCATION: Work across various sites in (Lewisham, Croydon, Lambeth, and Southwark) JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent WORKING HOURS: 45 Hours per Week, 08:00hrs - 18:00hrs, Mon-Sun (alternative weekends)   JOB OVERVIEW We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Cook / Chef to prepare and serve healthy, balanced, and appealing meals for residents in supported housing environments. As a Cook / Chef you will work flexibly across different sites to ensure consistent,...

Nursery – Bright Horizons Elm Grove Day Nursery and Preschool Salary – Starting from £32,000 per annum (dependant on qualification/s and experience) Location – Kingston and Surbiton areas Are you looking to work for an organisation whose culture is driven by our HEART principles – Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork? Where you can be yourself, feel supported, and help to make a difference to the next generation? Somewhere you can say: “I did that.” We’re looking for an Early Years Field Chef to join our team, to provide cover across our nurseries within the Kingston and Surbiton area. Our Benefits Childcare discount of 50% for first child* Enhanced parental leave 20 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and paid Christmas closure. Ability to also purchase additional leave* Pension Financial and wellbeing benefits including 24/7 virtual GP appointments, early access to wages, and more Professional development programme access for...

Role - Early Years Field Chef Salary – Starting from £30,368 per annum (dependent on qualification/s and experience) - Mileage paid for travel. Hours - 40 Hours Per Week | Mon-Fri | Perm Location – Oxfordshire, Warwickshire and Bristol Are you looking to work for an organisation whose culture is driven by our HEART principles – Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork? Where you can be yourself, feel supported, and help to make a difference to the next generation? Somewhere you can say: “I did that.” We are looking for a full time Field Early Years Chef, to join our Bright Horizons Central and London Division. This role will be based from our Harwell Nursery but will involve travelling around nurseries within the given region. The nurseries are predominately based in and around Oxfordshire and Warwickshire but there is an expectation to travel as North as Rugby, East as Haddenham and West as Bristol as required. Due to travel, please...

Nursery – Bright Horizons Portswood Salary – £28,776.90 - £39,289.20 per annum (dependant on qualification/s and experience) Location – Portswood SO17 1EJ Are you looking to work for an organisation whose culture is driven by our HEART principles – Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork? Where you can be yourself, feel supported, and help to make a difference to the next generation? Somewhere you can say: “I did that.” We’re looking for an Early Years Chef to join our Portswood nursery. At Bright Horizons Portswood, we provide a nurturing, home-from-home environment with a strong focus on children’s wellbeing, development, and school readiness. Our setting offers engaging indoor and outdoor learning spaces, including a large natural garden, and is part of a well-established organisation committed to high-quality care, professional development, and strong teamwork. Our Benefits £28,776.90 - £39,289.20 per annum...

Nursery – Bright Horizons Cheshunt Day Nursery and Preschool Salary – Starting from £30,368K annually (dependant on qualification/s and experience) Location - Cheshunt, Waltham Cross, EN8 Hours - Monday-Friday, 40 hours Are you looking to work for an organisation whose culture is driven by our HEART principles – Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork? Where you can be yourself, feel supported, and help to make a difference to the next generation? Somewhere you can say: “I did that.” We’re looking for an Early Years Chef to join our Bright Horizons Cheshunt Day Nursery and Preschool. The nursery is situated close to Theobalds Train Station in a beautiful Edwardian building with state-of-the-art facilities, Cheshunt Day Nursery and Preschool is an Ofsted rated 'Good' nursery providing exceptional care and education to children aged 3 months to 5 years. Our Benefits Childcare discount of 50% for first child Enhanced parental leave 20...

Nursery – Bright Horizons Kingston Day Nursery and Preschool Salary – Starting from £30,659.20 per annum (dependent on qualification/s and experience) Location – Kingston upon Thames Are you looking to work for an organisation whose culture is driven by our HEART principles – Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork? Where you can be yourself, feel supported, and help to make a difference to the next generation? Somewhere you can say: “I did that.” We’re looking for an Early Years Chef to join our Bright Horizons Kingston Day Nursery and Preschool. Our Benefits Childcare discount of 50% for first child* Enhanced parental leave 20 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and paid Christmas closure. Ability to also purchase additional leave* Pension Financial and wellbeing benefits including 24/7 virtual GP appointments, early access to wages, and more Professional development programme access for every stage of your career, including access...

Nursery – Bright Horizons Wish Park Hove Day Nursery and Preschool Salary – Starting from £28,777 per annum (dependent on qualification/s and experience) Location – Hove Are you looking to work for an organisation whose culture is driven by our HEART principles – Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork? Where you can be yourself, feel supported, and help to make a difference to the next generation? Somewhere you can say: “I did that.” We’re looking for an Early Years Chef to join our Bright Horizons Wish Park Hove Day Nursery and Preschool. Our Benefits Childcare discount of 50% for first child* Enhanced parental leave 20 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and paid Christmas closure. Ability to also purchase additional leave* Pension Financial and wellbeing benefits including 24/7 virtual GP appointments, early access to wages, and more Professional development programme access for every stage of your career, including access to a...

Nursery – Bright Horizons Canterbury Day Nursery and Preschool Salary – £28,776 - £39,289 per annum (dependant on qualification/s and experience) Location – Canterbury, Kent Are you looking to work for an organisation whose culture is driven by our HEART principles – Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork? Where you can be yourself, feel supported, and help to make a difference to the next generation? Somewhere you can say: “I did that.” We’re looking for an Early Years Chef to join our Canterbury nursery. This nursery offers a friendly, experienced, long serving team, easy access to local transport with plenty of parking available, flexible working patterns and refurbished rooms! Our Benefits Childcare discount of 50% for first child Enhanced parental leave 20 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and paid Christmas closure. Ability to also purchase additional leave* Pension Financial and wellbeing benefits including...

Nursery – Bright Horizons Teddies Loughton Day Nursery and Preschool Salary – Starting from: £30,368K (full time equivalent, dependant on qualification/s and experience) Location - Loughton, Essex Hours - 40 hours, 7.45am-4.45pm Monday to Friday Are you looking to work for an organisation whose culture is driven by our HEART principles – Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork? Where you can be yourself, feel supported, and help to make a difference to the next generation? Somewhere you can say: “I did that.” We’re looking for an Early Years Chef to join our Bright Horizons Teddies Loughton, situated Loughton, Essex is conveniently located under a mile from Debden town centre and Debden underground station, and just over a mile from Loughton town centre. Our Nursery is set on the grounds of Debden Park High School and is rated 'Good' by Ofsted. Our Benefits Childcare discount of 50% for first child Enhanced parental...

Nursery – Bright Horizons Teddies Woking Day Nursery Salary - £ 29,931.20 - £40,851.20 per annum (dependant on qualification/s and experience) Location – Woking Are you looking to work for an organisation whose culture is driven by our HEART principles – Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork? Where you can be yourself, feel supported, and help to make a difference to the next generation? Somewhere you can say: “I did that.” We’re looking for an Early Years Chef to join our Teddies Woking Day Nursery. Our Benefits Childcare discount of 50% for first child Enhanced parental leave 20 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and paid Christmas closure. Ability to also purchase additional leave* Pension Financial and wellbeing benefits including 24/7 virtual GP appointments, early access to wages, and more Professional development programme access for every stage of your career, including access to a careers coach ​...

Nursery – Bright Horizons New Beckenham Day Nursery and Preschool Salary – Starting from £31,948.80 per annum (dependent on qualification/s and experience) Location – Beckenham, London Are you looking to work for an organisation whose culture is driven by our HEART principles – Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork? Where you can be yourself, feel supported, and help to make a difference to the next generation? Somewhere you can say: “I did that.” Set within a beautifully renovated former cricket pavilion, Bright Horizons New Beckenham Day Nursery & Preschool offers a warm, spacious, and well-resourced environment for early years professionals. The nursery features a large outdoor area and access to the adjacent cricket pitch, providing children with unique opportunities for outdoor learning and play. We’re looking for an Early Years Chef to join our New Beckenham nursery, which is conveniently located near New Beckenham and Beckenham...

Nursery – Bright Horizons Tingley Salary – £28,776.90 (dependant on qualification/s and experience) Location – Tingley, Wakefield Are you looking to work for an organisation whose culture is driven by our HEART principles – Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork? Where you can be yourself, feel supported, and help to make a difference to the next generation? Somewhere you can say: “I did that.” We’re looking for an Early Years Chef to join our Chef nursery. This is a full time role of 40 hours per week. Our Benefits £28,776.90 per annum Childcare discount of 50% for first child Enhanced parental leave 20 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and paid Christmas closure. Ability to also purchase additional leave* Pension Financial and wellbeing benefits including 24/7 virtual GP appointments, early access to wages, and more Professional development programme access for every stage of your career, including...

Nursery – Bright Horizons Clairmont Salary – from £28,776.90 per annum (dependant on qualification/s and experience) Location – Wilmslow, Cheshire SK9 6EG Are you looking to work for an organisation whose culture is driven by our HEART principles – Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork? Where you can be yourself, feel supported, and help to make a difference to the next generation? Somewhere you can say: “I did that.” We’re looking for an Early Years Chef to join our Clairmont nursery. Our Benefits £28,776.90 per annum Childcare discount of 50% for first child Enhanced parental leave 20 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and paid Christmas closure. Ability to also purchase additional leave* Pension Financial and wellbeing benefits including 24/7 virtual GP appointments, early access to wages, and more Professional development programme access for every stage of your career, including access to a careers coach...

Nursery – Bright Horizons Reigate Holmesdale Road and surrounding Salary – starting from £28,776 per annum (dependant on qualification/s and experience) Location – base to be Reigate Holmesdale Road - to cover the region of 12 nurseries Are you looking to work for an organisation whose culture is driven by our HEART principles – Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork? Where you can be yourself, feel supported, and help to make a difference to the next generation? Somewhere you can say: “I did that.” Our Benefits Childcare discount of 50% for first child Enhanced parental leave 20 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and paid Christmas closure. Ability to also purchase additional leave* Pension Financial and wellbeing benefits including 24/7 virtual GP appointments, early access to wages, and more Professional development programme access for every stage of your career, including access to a careers coach ​ *Subject to...

Chef (Permanent) Key Responsibilities: Oversee the smooth operation of the kitchen. Prepare and cook a variety of hot and cold dishes as required. Participate in menu planning and selection of ingredients. Purchase meats and other produce as requested. Receive and store food supplies appropriately. Ensure meals meet dietary specifications and are well-presented. Maintain food storage in temperature-controlled environments, discarding items past their expiry date. Adhere to health and safety standards in all food preparation and kitchen areas. Operate kitchen equipment such as grills and fryers. Keep the kitchen clean, stocked, and well-organised. Place timely orders for all necessary food supplies. Manage the inventory of fine dining tableware, ordering replacements when necessary. Comply with all relevant health and safety regulations. Any tasks or responsibilities as requested by management within the scope of the position. Knowledge and Skills: Previous...

Nursery – Bright Horizons Basildon Day Nursery & Preschool, c/o David Lloyd Club, Pipps Hill Road South, Festival Leisure Park, Basildon, Essex, SS14 3DG Salary – Starting from £26,662.20 per annum (dependent on qualification/s and experience) Hours - Full time - 40 hours, Monday - Friday. Location – Basildon, Essex SS14 3DG. Are you looking to work for an organisation whose culture is driven by our HEART principles – Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork? Where you can be yourself, feel supported, and help to make a difference to the next generation? Somewhere you can say: “I did that.” We’re looking for an Early Years Kitchen Assistant to join our Basildon Day Nursery & Preschool located in Essex, SS14 3DG Our Benefits Starting from £26,662.20 per annum Childcare discount of 40% for first child Enhanced parental leave 20 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and paid Christmas closure. Ability to also purchase...

Nursery – Bright Horizons Harwell Day Nursery Salary – £27,310.40 - £28,392per annum (dependent on qualification/s and experience) Hours - 40 Hours Per Week | Mon-Fri | Permanent Location – Harwell Oxfordshire Are you looking to work for an organisation whose culture is driven by our HEART principles – Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork? Where you can be yourself, feel supported, and help to make a difference to the next generation? Somewhere you can say: “I did that.” We’re looking for an Early Years Practitioner to join our Harwell Day Nursery! This nursery cares for up to 94 children aged 3 months to 5 years. Based in the Harwell Campus in Didcot the nursery has a large range of resources and activities including a mini kitchen for the children to get involved in cooking with our qualified nursery chef and also dance classes with Boogie Mites where the children can express themselves and learn through music and movement. Our Benefits...

Nursery – Bright Horizons Southgate Day Nursery and Preschool Salary – Starting from £29,432 per annum (Full-time equivalent – Pro-rata’d) (dependent on qualification/s and experience) Location – Southgate, London Are you looking to work for an organisation whose culture is driven by our HEART principles – Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork? Where you can be yourself, feel supported, and help to make a difference to the next generation? Somewhere you can say: “I did that.” We’re looking for an Early Years Kitchen Assistant to join our Southgate nursery situated in Southgate, London and is located a 3-minute walk from Southgate tube. The 99 place setting occupies a fabulous fully refurbished traditional building where great emphasis is placed upon big windows, to maximise the feeling of light and space within the building, the aim to bring the outdoors in! They also offer extracurricular Boogie Mites and myHappymind programmes, and...

Nursery – Bright Horizons Fleet Day Nursery and Preschool Salary – starting from £28,073 per annum (dependent on qualification/s and experience) Location – Fleet Are you looking to work for an organisation whose culture is driven by our HEART principles – Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork? Where you can be yourself, feel supported, and help to make a difference to the next generation? Somewhere you can say: “I did that.” We’re looking for an Early Years Practitioner Level 3 to join our Bright Horizons Fleet Day Nursery and Preschool. What we love about this setting: a nurturing environment where children flourish, large well-equipped garden, convenient location near train station, dedicated cookery room, calming wellbeing room. Our Benefits Childcare discount of 50% for first child Enhanced parental leave 20 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and paid Christmas closure. Ability to also purchase additional leave*...

Nursery – Bright Horizons Heron Quays Day Nursery and Preschool Salary – From £29,432 per annum (dependant on qualification/s and experience) Location – Canary Wharf, London Are you looking to work for an organisation whose culture is driven by our HEART principles – Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork? Where you can be yourself, feel supported, and help to make a difference to the next generation? Somewhere you can say: “I did that.” We’re looking for an Early Years Kitchen Assistant to join our Heron Quays nursery, situated in Canary Wharf, London. Our Benefits From £29,432 per annum Childcare discount of 40% for first child Enhanced parental leave 20 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and paid Christmas closure. Ability to also purchase additional leave* Pension Financial and wellbeing benefits including 24/7 virtual GP appointments, early access to wages, and more Professional development programme access for every stage of...