Nursery Chef
Southfields Academy, London, SW18 5JUThis job expired on 6 March 2026 – see similar jobs
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
6 March 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
23 February 2026
Job details
Job role
- Catering, cleaning and site management
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: This is an All Year Round role (52 Weeks, Per Year) Permanent role, working five days per week Monday-Friday between 9am-5pm (35 hours per week, with annual leave and Bank Holiday entitlement). Part-time and term-time only working hours will not be considered for this role.
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £32,344.94- £36,285.12 dependent on experience
What skills and experience we're looking for
A recognised Catering Qualification
Minimum of two years catering experience as a cook, or, chef in a school, or, nursery environment
Capable of working under pressure in an organised way
Ability to work as part of a team
Good interpersonal skills
Basic Food Hygiene Certificate
Food allergy course certificate
Knowledge of food preparation for special dietary needs i.e. vegetarian, cultural
Knowledge of Health and Safety Issues
Experience of working in a childcare environment
Ability to work with children in preparing simple snacks, baking preparation and other cooking activities.
Knowledge and understanding of Equal Opportunities
First Aid Certificate
What the school offers its staff
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Southfields Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1179 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Southfields Academy website
- Email address
- hr@southfieldsacademy.com
- Phone number
- 020 8875 2600
At Southfields we aim to create a culture of tolerance and respect for others, where students and staff work together to improve. Our vision is to develop a provision that will secure the best life chances for our students once they leave Southfields Academy. This environment must inspire each individual in the community to be the very best that they can be. At Southfields we have the highest expectations of achievement and behaviour and offer a nurturing and supportive environment where we celebrate difference and ensure that everyone meets their full potential. We value every individual and commit to ensuring everyone feels supported and listened to.
We offer the highest quality educational experience, aiming to inspire a generation of lifelong learners, who take pride in their achievements and take ownership of their learning. We believe creativity and imagination are the key to developing future passions and talents. We have a positive, “can do” attitude, believing that the sky is our limit, and we will think creatively and innovatively to meet the needs of our learners and our community.
A successful Southfields student will be one that understands the world we live in and is curious and keen to develop further by learning from others around them. This student will leave Southfields ready for their next stage in education or employment, equipped to learn and to grow.
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