RAFAKidz Wittering Nursery Chef

RAFAKidz Limited; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 17,229 - 24,539; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

40% childcare discount

Healthcare cash back

Free access to virtual GP

Health and Stress Support

Generous leave

Group Associate Membership

Job summary

RAFAKidz Limited is looking for a dedicated Nursery Chef at RAFAKidz Nursery in Peterborough. This role requires a Level 3 qualification in food hygiene. You'll be responsible for planning and preparing nutritious meals while ensuring compliance with health standards. The position offers a competitive hourly rate of £15.16 for 30 hours per week, along with enhanced childcare discounts and other benefits. Join a passionate team that supports children's growth through creative meal experiences.

Qualifications

• Planning and preparation of nutritious meals for children.
• Managing kitchen stock control and hygiene standards.
• Ensuring compliance with Environmental Health requirements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve age-appropriate meals and snacks.
• Monitor dietary requirements and food allergies.
• Ensure kitchen cleanliness and compliance with health standards.

Skills

Stamina

Patience

Creativity

Knowledge of dietary requirements

Education

Level 3 qualification in food hygiene

Job description

Nursery Chef – Level 3 Qualification Essential
RAFAKidz Nursery, RAF Wittering, Peterborough PE8 6DW
30 hours per week £15.16 per hour

Enhanced childcare discount of 40% for permanent employees
Healthcare cash back for you and your children to cover prescription, dental and optician costs
Free access to virtual GP
Health and Stress Support plus gym discount
Unlimited Refer a Friend bonus payments
Generous leave with time off to relax and recharge over the Christmas period
Group Associate Membership – savings and discounts on household bills and more!
Guaranteed transfer to another nursery (for spouses and families being redeployed)
Preparing for promotion? We pay travel and overnight expenses to allow you to experience another of our fabulous settings

About us
2025 was a phenomenal year for RAFAKidz! Our special awards include
Nursery Group of the Year Nursery World
Medium Sized Nursery Group of the Year National NMT Nursery Awards
Outdoor Learning Environment National NMT Nursery Awards

RAFAKidz Wittering is a hugely popular nursery with a growing waiting list for families to come and join us. The setting has circa 20 colleagues who support up to 99 children, as well as our busy before and after school club. With 5 bespoke rooms, each with its own outdoor play area, our little RAFAKidz family are always busy with picnics, parties and outdoor learning. For every child that comes through the doors of RAFAKidz, no matter their ability, background or circumstances, we provide experiences that will help them be confident and reach their full potential.

About you
As our Chef, you will have lots of stamina, patience, creativity and imagination with an abundance of great ideas to enhance meal times. The key responsibilities of the role include the planning, preparation and serving of age appropriate, nutritious and well-balanced meals and snacks catering for the children’s individual dietary requirements and food allergies. You will be responsible for the ordering, control, storage and rotation of kitchen stock and ensuring that you and Kitchen Assistants ensure hygiene and cleanliness within the kitchen is of the highest standard in accordance with Environmental Health requirements and legislation. A minimum Level 3 qualification in food hygiene is an essential requirement along with excellent knowledge of current legislations in Environmental Health and Food Standards Agency.

This post requires a satisfactory, enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check on appointment and every three years thereafter. As part of our inclusive culture, we encourage applications across all cultural backgrounds, genders and abilities.

Closing date Wednesday 3 June however interviews are ongoing so please do not delay in applying as we may close this job advert early.