Nursery Chef

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Ware (MA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Partou Academy training

60% childcare discount for you & IMD

Enhanced maternity & paternity leave

23 days annual leave + bank holidays

Birthday day off

Health & wellbeing support

Shopping discounts

Buddy Bonus referral rewards

Job summary

Partou Ware Day Nursery & Pre-school in Ware is seeking an enthusiastic Nursery Chef for a part-time, permanent role: Monday to Friday, 25 hours per week, at £14.27 per hour. You will prepare delicious, nutritionally balanced meals for children and cater to dietary needs.

You’ll work with childcare colleagues to create a safe, inclusive kitchen environment and contribute to the Partou Academy training. Benefits include 23 days leave (pro rata), enhanced maternity/paternity leave, health plan,

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 2 food and hygiene qualification.
• Proven chef experience, ideally in childcare settings.
• Sound knowledge of child nutrition and allergy awareness.

Responsibilities

• Prepare delicious, nutritionally balanced meals for children.
• Cater to dietary needs and allergies with careful menu planning.
• Maintain a safe, inclusive kitchen environment and work with childcare colleagues.

Skills

Food hygiene knowledge

Education

Level 2 Food Hygiene qualification

Job description

Nursery Chef - Partou Ware Day Nursery & Pre-school

Ware| Part-Time | Permanent

Salary £14.27 per hour, Monday to Friday

About the Role

Partou Ware Day Nursery & Pre-school is seeking an enthusiastic chef to take on the full-time Monday to Friday, 25 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 asafe 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
• 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 EnhancedDBS 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.