Do you love cooking wholesome meals and want to make a meaningful impact on children s lives? We are looking for a passionate Chef to join the team at our Happy Days Falmouth Nursery on a fixed-term contract.
Check you match the skill requirements for this role, as well as associated experience, then apply with your CV below.
Hours – Part time working 30 hrs pw.
Monday to Friday
About the role:
As our Chef, you ll be the heart of our kitchen, responsible for:
- Planning and preparing daily meals and snacks using fresh, natural ingredients
- Catering for allergies and dietary needs with care and creativity
- Maintaining excellent hygiene and food safety standards
- Managing kitchen stock and supplies efficiently
- Creating a positive, calm mealtime experience for children and staff
About you:
- Experience in catering, ideally in a nursery or educational setting
- Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate (minimum)
- A love for cooking and a genuine interest in children s wellbeing
- Organised, proactive, and able to work independently
- Friendly, approachable, and a great team player
We’re building a workplace where our colleagues thrive
We offer a range of meaningful benefits designed to support your wellbeing, professional growth, and work-life balance. Our benefits aren t just perks they re part of a culture that puts people first and we continue to build our range of benefits designed to support health, wellbeing and the odd treat here and there these include:
- £13.10 per hour
- 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday
- Pension & Life Assurance
- Funded Blue Light Card Membership
- In addition to 20 days Annual Leave (plus Bank Holidays) , up to an additional four gifted days off during Christmas closedown
- An additional day each year to celebrate something personal to you
- Funded DBS Update Service
- Access to digital GP 24/7
- On demand counselling services
- Extensive Health and Wellbeing services through the SPARK APP
- Recognition and celebration for Long Service
Subject to eligibility criteria
Safeguarding commitment:
Happy Days Nurseries are committed to the safety and wellbeing of the children in our care. xwwtmva All successful candidates will undergo the required vetting process.
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