Nursery Chef

Partou UK; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mon–Fri work week

Professional training

Childcare discount

Enhanced annual leave

Your birthday off

Health plan

Discounts across retail

Buddy bonus

Job summary

Partou Bambinos Day Nursery & Pre-school is seeking a Nursery Chef for a full-time, Monday–Friday role (40 hours/week) to prepare nutritious meals for children and manage dietary needs. You will work with childcare staff to support healthy development in a safe, inclusive environment.

The role requires Level 2 food hygiene, proven chef experience in childcare preferred, and DBS checks are part of the recruitment process. Partou offers training and benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 2 food hygiene qualification is required.
• Proven chef experience, ideally in childcare settings.
• Sound knowledge of child nutrition and allergy awareness.
• Ability to work independently and in teams with a calm, professional approach.

Responsibilities

• Prepare delicious, nutritionally balanced meals for children.
• Cater to any dietary needs or allergies.
• Maintain a safe and inclusive environment and collaborate with childcare colleagues.

Skills

Chef experience

Child nutrition knowledge

Allergy awareness

Teamwork & independence

Education

Level 2 food hygiene qualification

Job description

Nursery Chef - Partou Bambinos Day Nursery & Pre-school

Salary £30,721

About the Role

Partou Bambinos Day Nursery & Pre-school is seeking an enthusiastic chef to take on the full-time Monday to Friday, 40hours per week role of Nursery Chef.You'll have the rewarding role of preparing delicious, nutritionally balanced meals for our children, never forgetting to cater to any specific dietary needs or allergies.You will provide exceptional care and compassion towards the children, maintain asafe and inclusive environment, and build strong partnerships with childcare colleagues.

What We Offer

• Monday to Friday- unlike other kitchen positions, you only work Monday to Friday!
• Partou Academy- access to high-quality professional training and development
• 60% childcare discount for you & immediate family members
• Enhanced maternity & paternity leave
• Enhanced Annual Leave- we offer 23 days of annual leave each year, plus bank holidays (pro rata for part-time employees)
• Your birthday off-to enjoy your special day how you would like to
• Health & wellbeing support- access to a free health plan and 24hr helpline
• Shopping discounts- exclusive discounts across retail, dining, travel and more!
• Buddy Bonus-cash bonus for you and a friend when referring them for a job

About You

• Minimum Level 2 food and hygiene qualification
• Proven chef experience, ideally in childcare settings
• Sound knowledge of child nutrition and allergy awareness
• Ability to work independently and in teams, maintaining calm and professional approach

Why Partou?

Become a Partou team member and join a supportive, caring community where you can enjoy a fulfilling and rewarding career. With access to world-class childcare research, resources, and expertise, we help you develop skills, and empower you to create a positive impact on the development of the next generation, as they lead us into a better future.

Learn more about working at Partou: www.partou.co.uk/careers

Safer Recruitment:

All applicants will undergo EnhancedDBS checks and thorough vetting. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.

Partou is proud be a part of the National Partnership in Early Learning and Childcare (NPELC) - a group of 10 of the largest childcare providers across England. Together, we operate over 1,300 childcare settings, employ more than 38,000 people, and take care of over 160,000 children.