Nursery Chef

At the University of St Andrews Nursery, we are committed to providing exceptional care and education for young children. Our mission is to create a nurturing environment where children can thrive and develop to their fullest potential. We believe in the importance of wholesome nutrition in early childhood development and are seeking a dedicated Nursery Chef to join our team. As a Nursery Chef at the University of St Andrews Nursery, you will play a vital role in promoting healthy eating habits among our children. You will be responsible for following planning, preparing, and serving nutritious meals and snacks that cater to the dietary needs and preferences of children aged 0 to 5. The ideal candidate will have a passion for cooking, a creative flair for menu planning, and a commitment to maintaining high standards of hygiene and food safety. The University Nursery provides high quality Early Years Childcare for children from 0 to 5 years of age and is accessible to staff, students, and the wider community., The successful candidate will be required to maintain excellent communication with the Nursery Manager and Residential Business Service (RBS) Team. This includes ensuring seamless coordination and communication regarding dietary allergies and preferences, as well as sharing feedback and insights to maintain consistency in meal preparation and service.

Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of the St Andrews experience and form a central pillar of the University Strategy. We strive to create a fair and inclusive culture demonstrated through our commitment to diversity awards (Athena Swan, Carer Positive, LGBT Charter and Race Charters). We celebrate diversity by promoting profiles of BAME, LGBTIQ+ staff and supporting networks including the Staff BAME Network; Staff with Disabilities Network; Staff LGBTIQ+ Network; and the Staff Parents & Carers Network. Full details available online: https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/hr/edi

Employees of the University have access to a wide range of staff benefits including:

• Annual leave of 30 days, plus 5 public holidays
• Financial contribution to relocation
• Membership of the S&LAS Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions
• A range of family friendly policies
• Staff discount scheme for local and national goods and services
• Free staff parking, employee Carshare and Cycle to Work Schemes and subsidised local bus travel
• Subsidised sports membership, reduced tuition fees on degree programmes for staff, access to training and development opportunities including LinkedIn Learning, access to library facilities, salary sacrifice scheme
• A range of wellbeing initiatives including membership of Peppy, a health application that connects staff to expert practitioners and personalized support on health matters