Nursery Chef

Partou UK; Ware; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare organization in Ware is seeking an enthusiastic chef to prepare nutritious meals for children. You will manage the kitchen, track food supplies, and ensure food safety compliance. This full-time role (35 hours/week) offers a competitive rate of £12.77/hour with benefits including career progression, training access, and a significant childcare discount.

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

• 1+ years experience in a professional kitchen.
• Ability to work efficiently in a busy environment.
• Strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals for children, focusing on nutritional balance.
• Manage kitchen operations and maintain cleanliness.
• Ensure compliance with food safety regulations.

Skills

Culinary skills

Attention to dietary needs

Food safety knowledge

Education

Level 1 cooking qualification

Job description

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

This role involves preparing delicious, nutritionally balanced meals for children, with attention to dietary needs and allergies.

Your responsibilities include:

1. Managing the nursery kitchen efficiently
2. Tracking 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 involved in the National Partnership in Early Learning and Childcare (NPELC)

If you possess 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 the NPELC, a group of the largest childcare providers in England, operating over 1,300 settings, employing more than 38,000 staff, caring for over 160,000 children.