Nursery Cook / Chef

Childbase Partnership Ltd; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading childcare provider as a Cook/Chef at their Edwalton Day Nursery in Nottingham. This full-time role involves preparing healthy meals for children, ensuring kitchen compliance, and fostering a positive team environment. Enjoy generous leave, competitive pay, and employee ownership benefits.

Benefits

75% discount for parents

Generous leave entitlement

Tax-free Partnership dividends

Well-being support

Growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Passionate about preparing wholesome meals for children under five.
• Knowledge of COSHH and environmental health legislation.
• Experience working with allergies and dietary requirements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook a range of foods from a set-menu using fresh ingredients.
• Maintain a 5-star kitchen rating and manage a budget.
• Build relationships with colleagues, children, and parents.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Teamwork

Healthy Cooking

Job description

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Job Introduction

Join Childbase Partnership and be part of something extraordinary.

At Childbase Partnership we have been delivering childcare excellence since 1989. Our mission is to give children the best possible start in life and instil a lifelong passion for learning. Across all 44-day nurseries, Head Office, and our Training Academy of Excellence, our dedicated colleagues work together to create a lasting, positive impact in our local communities.

We are determined to be excellent and constantly strive for the best outcomes, not only for the children in our care but for every colleague too.

What makes us special?

• We are 100% employee-owned – which means we are all partners, we all have a meaningful voice, and we own our future (this includes sharing profits too, tax-free).
• Sector leading initiative: “Partnership Reward Days” – going the extra mile to promote a healthy work/life balance for you with up to an extra 20 days paid leave a year, meaning up to a phenomenal 50 days leave, with the option to sell a proportion if you would prefer; the choice is yours!
• ‘Number 1’ - we have earned the top spot in the prestigious Nursery World league tables for our Ofsted outcomes, all thanks to our extraordinary colleagues.
• Record-breaking Green Flag achievements, and climate-positive status - we save more CO2 than we create (take that, climate change!).
• Planting in excess of 2,000 trees in the Eden Restoration project - because the planet needs a hug too.
• Over £3.5 million raised for charity – we’re basically fundraising superheroes (without the capes).
  
  

At Childbase Partnership, our ethos is simple; we all belong, we all matter, and we all contribute so we all benefit. Our core values foster happiness, confidence, and growth, with a ‘careers not jobs’ approach, shaping the future of our extraordinary company together.

Own your future and join us as a Cook / Chef at our 89 place Edwalton Day Nursery in Nottingham.

This role is full-time (37.5 hours a week) and you will work a variety of shifts between the hours of 07.30-18.30, Monday-Friday, 52 weeks of the year.

Join Us And Benefit From

• A competitive salary: £24,316.50-£29,230.50 per annum (pro-rata) / £12.47-£14.99 per hour.
• From day 1: 75% discount for parents and 40% discount for grandparents at any Childbase nursery.
• Generous leave entitlement: Starting with 23 days annual leave rising to 28 days (pro-rata), plus paid bank holidays and up to 20 additional paid days off through our Partnership Reward Days initiative.
• Exclusive rewards: Tax-free Partnership dividends, qualification reward payments, long-service bonuses, retail discounts, family fun days with free tickets to UK attractions and cycle-to-work scheme.
• Well-being support: Mental Health First Aiders, two free meals a day in the nursery, subsidised medical care, flu jabs, eye care vouchers, occupational health support, and a free will-writing service.
• Growth opportunities: Team inset training days, professional development support, online courses, and apprenticeships through our Training Academy of Excellence.
  
  

Your knowledge, skills and character qualities make you the perfect Cook / Chef. You are:

• Passionate about preparing wholesome, healthy meals for children under five; your professional catering experience enables you to prepare and cook a range of foods from a set-menu, using fresh ingredients, providing suitable alternatives for those with allergies and dietary requirements.
• Naturally diligent with excellent attention to detail; your knowledge of COSHH and environmental health legislation ensures your kitchen maintains a 5-star rating and your experience of managing a budget contributes towards the profitability of the nursery.
• An advocate for partnership working; you thrive as part of a team environment, are a positive role model and you will nurture your Kitchen Assistant, and you enjoy building meaningful and respectful relationships with colleagues, children and parents to promote healthy eating choices.
• Have experience working with allergies, dietary requirements, and dietary preferences
  
  

Are you ready to contribute to something quite extraordinary?

To apply, you must currently reside in the UK and hold suitable Right To Work in the UK. We are sorry, VISA sponsorship is not available at present. Before commencing in your new role, you will be required to provide Right To Work documentation and any relevant qualifications. An enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references must also be obtained for you. Rest assured our Recruitment Team are on hand to support and guide you through every step of the process.

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