Nursery Chef - Yate

Partou Childcare; Yate; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & development

Childcare discount

Pension scheme

Annual leave 23 days

Birthday off

Health plan

Shopping discounts

Buddy referral bonus

Job summary

Partou Tippy Toes Day Nursery & Pre-school in Yate, Bristol is hiring a Nursery Chef for a full-time, 35-hour week. You will prepare nutritious meals for children, cater to dietary needs, and maintain a safe kitchen alongside the childcare team.

Join Partou for training, a 60% childcare discount, enhanced leave, pension, and wellness benefits as part of a supportive, growing network of nurseries across England.

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 nutritious meals for nursery children.
• Maintain a safe, inclusive kitchen environment.
• Collaborate with childcare colleagues to meet dietary needs.

Skills

Chef experience

Childcare nutrition knowledge

Allergy awareness

Teamwork

Education

Level 2 food hygiene

Job description

Nursery Chef – Tippy Toes Day Nursery & Pre-school

Yate, Bristol | Full-Time | Permanent

Salary £25,862

About The Role

Partou Tippy Toes 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.