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Posted 16 August, 2026

Nursery Chef

THE ROYAL AIR FORCES ASSOCIATION
Ixworth, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Part Time Nursery Chef Level 3 Qualification Essential RAFAKidz Nursery, RAF Honington, Bury St Edmonds IP31 1LJ 15 hours per week £13.80 per hourWhy you should consider a career with RAFAKidz, a multi award winning nursery group and the largest provider of early years childcare to the RAFEnhanced childcare discount of 40% for permanent employeesHealthcare cash back for you and your children to cover prescription, dental and optician costsFree access to virtual GPHealth and Stress Support plus gym discountUnlimited Refer a Friend bonus paymentsGenerous leave with time off to relax and recharge over the Christmas periodGroup 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 us2025 was a phenomenal year for RAFAKidz! Our special awards includeNursery Group of the Year Nursery WorldMedium Sized Nursery Group of the Year National NMT Nursery AwardsOutdoor Learning Environment National NMT Nursery AwardsWith 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 youAs 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 childrens 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 AgencyThis 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 abilitiesClosing date Friday 21st August however interviews are ongoing so please do not delay in applying as we may close this job advert earlyTPBN1_UKTJ