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Partou UK; Kansas; On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mon-Fri schedule

Partou Academy

Childcare discount

Maternity & paternity leave

23 days annual leave + BH

Birthday day off

Health & wellbeing support

Discounts across retail & more

Buddy referral bonus

Job summary

Partou UK is hiring a Nursery Chef for Partou Smiley's Day Nursery & Pre-school in Staffordshire. This part-time role runs Monday to Friday, 25 hours per week, with an hourly rate of £14.02, and focuses on preparing nutritious meals for children while accommodating dietary needs.

You’ll work closely with childcare colleagues, maintain a safe, inclusive dining environment, and contribute to healthy early years development. Benefits include training, childcare discounts, and enhanced leave options.

Qualifications

• 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.

Skills

Chef experience

Independence & teamwork

Nutrition & allergy awareness

Education

Level 2 food hygiene

Tools

Kitchen safety

Job description

Nursery Chef - Partou Smiley's Day Nursery & Pre-school

Stafford, Staffordshire| Part-Time | Permanent

Salary Hourly Rate: £14.02

About the Role

Partou Smiley's Day Nursery & Pre-school is seeking an enthusiastic chef to take on the part-time Monday to Friday, 25hours 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.