Founded in 1988, Ashton House Nursery specialises in outdoor childcare for children aged between 0 and 5 years, as well as out-of-school clubs. We offer forest school sessions in on-site woodlands at both our Ashton Hayes and Frodsham locations, providing children with unparalleled access to nature. Our extensive natural spaces encourage exploration, risk-taking, and the development of resilience, self-belief, and character in a safe environment.
We take pride in offering a unique learning experience, incorporating daily access to on-site allotments, orchards, and farmyard animals—including guinea pigs, goats and rabbits—into children's education.
We are committed to inclusion and operate a comprehension Special Educational Needs (SEN) and Inclusion policy. We work closely with parents to ensure each child's individual needs are met, and we support our staff with a dedicated Development Mentor to embed best practices aligned with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
We are looking for a Qualified Chef, with the enthusiasm, energy and commitment to be part of our exceptional staff team.
This is a full-time position, working Monday to Friday, from 8.00am to 4.00pm.
Job Role:
· Responsibility for daily kitchen operation
· To show initiative, drive and passion to handle high-volume shifts
· To lead and support kitchen assistants
· To use excellent attention to detail to deliver high standards with food and ensure children's allergy requirements are met
· To ensure consistently impeccable standards of Food Hygiene and Health & Safety
Key Attributes:
The Ideal Candidate:
· At least 12 months Chef experience within a busy kitchen
· Experience of working in a children's nursery or primary school would be an advantage but is not essential
· Passionate about great food
· A team player with a positive personality and excellent motivational skills
· A keen eye for detail to deliver excellent standards in every dish served
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From £15.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- On-site parking
Experience:
- Chef: 1 year (preferred)
- Cooking: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person
