At a Glance
- Tasks: Create delicious, nutritious meals for children while ensuring a fun and safe kitchen environment.
- Company: Join RAFAKidz, an award-winning nursery group dedicated to early years childcare.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, healthcare cashback, gym discounts, and generous leave.
- Other info: Be part of a supportive team with opportunities for career growth and celebration events.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives through healthy, creative cooking.
- Qualifications: Must have Level 3 food hygiene qualification and a passion for child nutrition.
The predicted salary is between 13.8 - 13.8 £ per hour.
RAFAKidz Nursery, RAF Wittering, Peterborough PE8 6DW
30 hours per week
£13.80 per hour
Why you should consider a career with RAFAKidz, a multi award winning nursery group and the largest provider of early years childcare to the RAF:
- 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 redeployed)
- Preparing for promotion? We pay travel and overnight expenses to allow you to experience another of our fabulous settings
- Opportunities to attend gala evenings to celebrate our big nominations and wins together!
About us:
2025 was a phenomenal year for RAFAKidz! Our special awards include:
- Nursery Group of the Year
- Nursery World Medium Sized Nursery Group of the Year
- National NMT Nursery Awards Outdoor Learning Environment
RAFAKidz Wittering is a hugely popular nursery with a growing waiting list for families to come and join us. The setting has circa 20 colleagues who support up to 99 children, as well as our busy before and after school club. With 5 bespoke rooms, each with its own outdoor play area, our little RAFAKidz family are always busy with picnics, parties and outdoor learning. 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.
About you:
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; interviews are ongoing so please do not delay in applying as we may close this job advert early.
Nursery Chef employer: THE ROYAL AIR FORCES ASSOCIATION
RAFAKidz Nursery is an exceptional employer that prioritises the well-being and professional growth of its staff. With a supportive work culture, generous benefits including enhanced childcare discounts and healthcare cashback, and opportunities for career advancement, employees are encouraged to thrive in their roles. Located at RAF Odiham, the nursery offers a unique environment where team members can enjoy a fulfilling career while making a positive impact on children's lives.
Contact Details:
THE ROYAL AIR FORCES ASSOCIATION Recruitment Team
