Nursery Chef - Speedwell

Partou UK Limited; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Partou Academy

60% childcare discount

Enhanced maternity & paternity leave

Pension scheme

Enhanced annual leave

Birthday off

Health & wellbeing support

Shopping discounts

Buddy Bonus

Job summary

Partou Stepping Stones Day Nursery & Pre-school in Bristol is seeking a part-time Nursery Chef to prepare delicious, nutritionally balanced meals for children, with a strong focus on dietary needs and allergies. You will work Monday to Friday, 30 hours weekly, supporting a safe and inclusive environment and collaborating with childcare staff.

The role offers Partou Academy training, a 60% childcare discount for you and immediate family, enhanced parental leave, a pension scheme, and generous

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 nutritionally balanced meals for children.
• Cater to dietary needs or allergies.
• Maintain a safe and inclusive environment.
• Build strong partnerships with childcare colleagues.

Skills

Chef experience

Child nutrition knowledge

Teamwork

Education

Level 2 food hygiene qualification

Job description

Nursery Chef – Partou Stepping Stones Day Nursery & Pre-school

Speedwell, Bristol| Part-Time | Permanent
Salary £22,167.6

About the Role

Partou Stepping Stones Day Nursery & Pre-school is seeking an enthusiastic chef to take on the part-time Monday to Friday, 30 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 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
• 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 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.