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 nurturing young minds.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, childcare discounts, healthcare cashback, and generous leave.
- Other info: Be part of a friendly team with opportunities for growth and celebration.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives through healthy, creative cooking.
- Qualifications: Level 3 food hygiene qualification and a passion for cooking for kids.
The predicted salary is between 13.8 - 13.8 £ per hour.
Part Time Nursery Chef
Level 3 Qualification Essential
RAFAKidz Nursery, RAF Honington, Bury St Edmunds IP31 1LJ
15 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 reassigned)
- Preparing for promotion? We pay travel and overnight expenses to allow you to experience another of our fabulous settings
- First Stage Informal Telephone Interviews lets get to know each other before arranging a visit
- 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
- National NMT Nursery Awards
With our friendly team and small room sizes we can offer exciting experiences every day. Located in a beautiful setting close to Bury St Edmunds and Thetford, our little RAFAKidz family are always busy with trips out, 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.
Closing date: Friday 21st August however interviews are ongoing so please do not delay in applying as we may close this job advert early.
Nursery Chef in Suffolk 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
