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.
2025 was a phenomenal year for RAFAKidz! Our special awards include
Awards
- 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 Marham is the newest addition to our RAFAKidz family and opened in September and is a hugely popular nursery with a growing waiting list for families to come and join us. The setting has circa 80 colleagues who support up to 335 children including our busy before and after school club. 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.
Position Details
£29562 37.5 hours per week
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
Nursery Chef in City of London employer: Royal Air Forces Association
The RAF Association is an exceptional employer, dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment at Wexford House in Melton Mowbray. As a Cook, you will not only prepare nutritious meals but also play a vital role in enhancing the community atmosphere for our residents, ensuring they feel valued and connected. With opportunities for personal growth and training, along with a commitment to employee well-being, we invite you to join our mission of making a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve.
Contact Details:
Royal Air Forces Association Recruitment Team
