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RAFA Kidz Ltd; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount

Healthcare cash back

Virtual GP access

Wellness support

Refer a friend bonus

Generous leave

Travel expenses covered

Promotion opportunities

Job summary

RAFA Kidz Ltd in Peterborough is seeking a Nursery Chef with Level 3 in food hygiene to plan, prepare and serve nutritious meals for children. The role is part-time (30 hours per week) and on-site at RAFAKidz Wittering, PE8 6DW.

You will manage kitchen stock, ensure hygiene to EH guidelines, and support dietary requirements. A Level 3 qualification in food hygiene is essential, with opportunities for promotion and a supportive, award-winning nursery environment.

Qualifications

• A Level 3 qualification in food hygiene is essential.
• Excellent knowledge of Environmental Health and Food Standards Agency legislation.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and serve age-appropriate, nutritious meals and snacks for children.
• Order, store and rotate kitchen stock; ensure hygiene and cleanliness per EH requirements.

Education

Level 3 Food Hygiene

Job description

(WIT) Nursery Chef - Level 3 Qualification Essential

Nursery Chef – Level 3 Qualification Essential

RAFAKidz Nursery, RAF Wittering, Peterborough PE8 6DW

30 hours per week £13.80 per hour

Why you should consider a career with RAFAKidz, a multi award winning nursery group and the largest provider of early years childcare to the RAF

Benefits

• 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 reassigned)
• Preparing for promotion? We pay travel and overnight expenses to allow you to experience another of our fabulous settings
• First Stage Informal Telephone Interviews – let’s get to know each other before arranging a visit
• Opportunities to attend gala evenings to celebrate our big nominations and wins together!

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 mealtimes. 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

Job Details

• Company: RAFA Kidz Ltd
• Salary: £13.80 to £13.80 an hour
• Hours: Part-time
• Location: Peterborough, PE8 6DW
• Working pattern: On-site
• Job type: Permanent
• Posting date: 22 Sept 2026
• Closing date: 19 Oct 2026

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