Nursery Cook

13 hours ago


High Wycombe HP UE, United Kingdom RAFA Kidz Full time

Nursery Cook

Winner – Nursery Group of the Year 2025

RAFAKidz High Wycombe HP14 4UE

£ £12.73 depending on qualifications

30 hours 8am-2pm Mon - Friday

We offer

  • Subsidised childcare to all permanent staff
  • Refer a Friend Bonus
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Onsite Gyms at set locations
  • Eligible for Blue Light Discount Card

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. For every child that comes through the doors of RAFAKidz, no matter their ability, background or circumstances you could provide experiences and opportunities that will help them be confident and reach their potential.

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

About you

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 minimum NVQ Level 2 in food hygiene is an essential requirement along with excellent knowledge of current legislations in Environmental Health and Food Standards Agency.

A full job description is available to view on our website

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 before the closing date of Monday 8 December

Interviews are ongoing and we may close this advert early so please do not delay in applying, we'd love to hear from you

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £12.26-£12.73 per hour

Expected hours: 30 per week

Benefits:

  • Childcare
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Gym membership
  • Referral programme

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 08/12/2025


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