Nursery Chef - Ware

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 a safe 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 Pension scheme 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 Enhanced DBS 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.

Prepare delicious and nutritionally balanced meals for children while catering to specific dietary needs and allergies. Maintain a safe, inclusive environment and build strong partnerships with childcare colleagues.

Candidates must hold a minimum Level 2 food and hygiene qualification and have proven chef experience, preferably in childcare settings. Knowledge of child nutrition and allergy awareness is essential.

• Professional Training And Development • 60% Childcare Discount • Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Leave • Pension Scheme • Enhanced Annual Leave • Birthday Off • Health & Wellbeing Support • Shopping Discounts • Buddy Bonus

• TeamworkPreferred

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• Meal Preparation
• Nutritional Balancing
• Allergy Awareness
• Child Nutrition
• Food Hygiene
• Teamwork
• Independent Working

• Food & Beverage
• Education
• Hospitality

Minimum education

Professional degree

Minimum experience

2+ years

Apply by

Aug 30, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

25 hours per week

Seniority

Entry level