Nursery Chef - Harrogate

Partou Childcare; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 35,101,000 - 41,328,000; Full time

Job summary

Partou Safehands Day Nursery & Pre-school in Harrogate, North Yorkshire, is seeking a dedicated Nursery Chef for a full-time, Monday to Friday role (35 hours/week). You will prepare nutritious meals for children, accommodating dietary needs and allergies while maintaining a safe, inclusive environment and partnering with childcare staff.

We value passion for child nutrition, teamwork, and a calm, professional approach.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Prepare delicious, nutritionally balanced meals for children.
• Cater to specific dietary needs or allergies.
• Maintain a safe and inclusive dining environment.
• Collaborate with childcare colleagues to support daily routines.

Skills

Level 2 food hygiene

Chef experience

Nutrition knowledge

Allergy awareness

Job description

Nursery Chef – Partou Safehands Day Nursery & Pre-school
Harrogate, North Yorkshire | Full-Time | Permanent
Salary Hourly Rate £14.02

About The Role

Partou Safehands Day Nursery & Pre-school is seeking an enthusiastic chef to take on the full-time Monday to Friday, 35 hours 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 a safe 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
• Pension scheme
• 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 Enhanced DBS 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.