Nursery Chef – REHIS Intermediate Qualification Essential
RAFAKidz Nursery, Kinloss IV36 3SX
30 hours per week £15.16 per hour
Fixed term up to October 2026
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 redeployed)
* Preparing for promotion? We pay travel and overnight expenses to allow you to experience another of our fabulous settings
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).
RAFAKidz Kinloss is our newest setting in the RAFAKidz family and opened in April 2026. Currently undergoing a complete refurbishment, circa 30 colleagues look after up to 100 children who are very excited about exploring our new extensive outdoor play areas! In addition, we also run a holiday club during summer and half term breaks. As a small and friendly team, we can be a little more flexible with the working hours for this role and may be able to offer car share options.
About you
Working with an experienced and supportive Kitchen Assistant, as our Chef, you will have lots of stamina, patience, creativity and imagination with an abundance of great ideas to enhance meal times.
Responsibilities
* 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.
* Ordering, controlling, storing and rotating kitchen stock.
* Ensuring hygiene and cleanliness within the kitchen is of the highest standard in accordance with Environmental Health requirements and legislation.
* Ensuring Kitchen Assistants maintain hygiene and cleanliness in the kitchen.
Qualifications
* A minimum Level 3 qualification in food hygiene is an essential requirement.
* Excellent knowledge of current legislation in Environmental Health and Food Standards Agency.
* Comparable experience working in a child‑care or educational setting is desirable.
This post requires a satisfactory, enhanced PVG check on appointment. As part of our inclusive culture, we encourage applications across all cultural backgrounds, genders and abilities.
Closing date
Closing date Friday 1 May; however, interviews are ongoing so please do not delay in applying as we may close this job advert early.
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