Nursery Chef - Leeds

Partou Childcare; Leeds; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mon-Fri schedule

Partou Academy training

60% childcare discount

Enhanced maternity & paternity leave

Pension scheme

Enhanced annual leave 23 days + BH

Your birthday off

Health & wellbeing support

Shopping discounts

Buddy referral bonus

Job summary

Partou Nursery Lane Day Nursery is seeking a dedicated Nursery Chef in Leeds to manage a full-time, Monday to Friday schedule (30 hours per week). You will prepare nutritious meals for children, accommodating dietary needs and allergies, while upholding safety and inclusivity.

Join Partou to enjoy a supportive environment with development opportunities, DBS checks, and a culture that values child welfare and staff well-being.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 2 food and hygiene qualification.
• Proven chef experience, ideally in childcare settings.
• Sound knowledge of child nutrition and allergy awareness.

Responsibilities

• Prepare delicious, nutritionally balanced meals for children.
• Maintain a safe and inclusive kitchen environment.
• Work independently and with teams to support meal times.

Skills

Chef experience

Child nutrition knowledge

Allergy awareness

Education

Minimum Level 2 food hygiene qualification

Job description

Nursery Chef – Partou Nursery Lane Day Nursery

Leeds, West Yorkshire Full-Time | Permanent

Salary £14.02 Per Hour

About The Role

Partou Nursery Lane Day Nursery & Pre-school is seeking an enthusiastic chef to take on the full-time Monday to Friday, 30hours 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.