(VA) Nursery Cook

RAFA Kidz Ltd; Llanfair-yn-Neubwll; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare provider in the UK is looking for a motivated Nursery Cook to prepare nutritious meals for children at their setting in Wales. The candidate must have an NVQ Level 2 in food hygiene and a passion for creative meal planning. Responsibilities include managing kitchen stock and ensuring hygiene standards. This position offers competitive pay and the opportunity to join a caring, dynamic team dedicated to the well-being of children. Apply by January 12 and join our welcoming family.

Benefits

Subsidised childcare

Refer a Friend Bonus

Cycle to Work Scheme

Onsite Gyms

Qualifications

• Experience in preparing nutritious, age-appropriate meals.
• Understanding of dietary requirements and food allergies.
• Knowledge of Environmental Health legislation.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare balanced meals and snacks for children.
• Manage kitchen stock, including ordering and storage.
• Ensure kitchen hygiene meets Environmental Health standards.

Skills

Creativity

Patience

Stamina

Knowledge of food hygiene

Education

NVQ Level 2 in food hygiene

Job description

Nursery Cook

Winner – Nursery Group of the Year 2025

RAFAKidz Valley, Holyhead LL65 3NY

£12.26 - £12.73 depending on qualifications

30 hours 8am-2pm Mon - Friday

Up to 12 months Maternity Cover

We offer

• Subsidised childcare to all permanent staff


• Refer a Friend Bonus


• Cycle to Work Scheme


• Onsite Gyms at set locations

Our RAFAKidz family

Just like our children, our waiting lists are growing! In each of our 21 settings we create experiences that are special, unique and child focused. Our staff are specially selected for their loving and caring nature, as well as their expertise. The needs of military families are unique, and at RAFAKidz we take extra care to make sure those needs are met. For every child that comes through the doors of RAFAKidz, no matter their ability, background or circumstances you could provide experiences and opportunities that will help them be confident and reach their potential.

What makes us different

By joining us as part of our RAFAKidz family, we make a commitment to your ongoing development and future career opportunities. (Please read our staff testimonials on our website!) We ask that you bring a positive, caring and enthusiastic attitude and in return we will give you a great induction experience, training and development opportunities and you’ll be learning on the job from amazing colleagues!

About you

As our Cook, 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 NVQ Level 2 in food hygiene is an essential requirement along with excellent knowledge of current legislations in Environmental Health and Food Standards Agency.

A full job description is available to view on our website www.rafakidz.org.uk

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.

Apply via our website www.rafakidz.org.uk before the closing date of Monday 12 January. Interviews are ongoing and we may close this advert early so please do not delay in applying, we’d love to hear from you.