Part Time Nursery Cook
RAFAKidz Nursery, RAF Honington, Bury St Edmonds IP31 1LJ
19.5 hours per week £ £12.73 depending on level of qualifications
A Food Safety Qualification is essential for this role
We offer
* Subsidised childcare to all permanent staff
* Refer a friend bonus
* Time off over the Christmas period
* Onsite Gyms at set locations
* Cycle to work scheme
Our RAFAKidz family
Just like our children, our waiting lists are growing In each of our 21 settings we create experiences that are special, unique and child focused. Our staff are specially selected for their loving and caring nature, as well as their expertise. The needs of military families are unique, and at RAFAKidz we take extra care to make sure those needs are met.
What makes us different
By joining us as part of our RAFAKidz family, we make a commitment to your ongoing development and future career opportunities. (Please read our staff testimonials on our website) We ask that you bring a positive, caring and enthusiastic attitude and in return we will give you a great induction experience, training and development opportunities and you'll be learning on the job from amazing colleagues We offer subsidised childcare for colleagues to be able to bring their children with them, high quality up-to-date training including using our software to electronically record your observations and updates. You'll have ample annual leave and time off to relax and recharge over the Christmas period.
About the role
As our Cook, 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 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
Apply via our website Closing date Friday 22 October however interviews are ongoing so please do not delay in applying as we may close this job advert early
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £12.26-£12.73 per hour
Benefits:
* Childcare
* Company pension
* Cycle to work scheme
* Employee discount
* Health & wellbeing programme
* On-site parking
* Referral programme
Experience:
* Cook: 2 years (required)
* Food Allergens: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
* Food Safety Qualification (required)
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 22/10/2025