Nursery Chef

Partou UK; Luton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare organization in Luton seeks an enthusiastic chef to prepare delicious and nutritious meals for children at the nursery. You will manage kitchen operations, monitor supplies, and uphold cleanliness and safety guidelines. A Level 1 qualification is essential. Join a supportive family with career progression opportunities and numerous benefits.

Benefits

Opportunities for career progression

Access to professional training

Pension scheme

60% childcare discount

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

Rewards and recognition

Refer a friend bonus scheme

Birthday off

Health & wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Experience in a kitchen environment is advantageous.
• Ability to manage food supplies and meet dietary needs.
• Commitment to maintaining cleanliness and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare nutritionally balanced meals for children.
• Monitor and manage kitchen efficiency and food supplies.
• Maintain high cleanliness standards and comply with safety guidelines.

Skills

Culinary skills

Management of kitchen

Knowledge of health and safety guidelines

Education

Level 1 qualification

Job description

We're seeking an enthusiastic chef to join our team at Prospect House Day Nursery, working 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with a competitive salary of £12.77 per hour.

Your role will involve preparing delicious, nutritionally balanced meals for children, while accommodating specific dietary needs or allergies.

Your responsibilities will include:

1. Managing the nursery kitchen efficiently
2. Monitoring food supplies
3. Maintaining high standards of cleanliness
4. Ensuring food preparation complies with health and safety guidelines

Benefits of joining the Partou Family:

• Opportunities for career progression
• Access to professional training
• Pension scheme
• 60% childcare discount
• Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
• Rewards and recognition
• Refer a friend bonus scheme
• Birthday off
• Health & wellbeing support
• Be part of a leading childcare organization affiliated with the National Partnership in Early Learning and Childcare (NPELC)

If you hold a Level 1 qualification, we would love to hear from you! Click 'Apply' to start a conversation about a rewarding culinary career with us.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting quality provision. All staff will undergo an enhanced DBS check. We welcome applications from all community sections and are committed to equal opportunities.

Partou is proud to be part of NPELC, a group of 10 major childcare providers across England, operating over 1,300 settings, employing more than 38,000 staff, and caring for over 160,000 children.