Head 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 key role in promoting healthy eating habits among our children. Working closely with the Nursery Manager and the RBS Catering Team, you will plan, prepare, and serve nutritious meals and snacks that meet the dietary needs and preferences of children aged 0–5, in line with the Scottish Government’s Setting the Table guidance. We are looking for someone with a passion for cooking, creativity in menu planning, and a strong commitment to maintaining excellent hygiene and food safety standards.

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.

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 Nursery is a private 44-place setting operating 51 weeks of the year and offers Fife Council funded spaces.

Sitting within Saints Sport’s Children’s Services team, the University Nursery benefits from access to highly qualified coaches and a wide range of fantastic sporting activities delivered to children of students, staff, and the community.

The appointment will be subject to a Clear PVG Check for working with children, initiated by the University.

​Further information and informal enquiries may be directed to ac445@st-andrews.ac.uk ​ Employees of the University have access to a wide range of staff benefits including:

• Annual leave of 30 days, plus 5 public holidays pro rata
• Financial contribution to relocation where applicable

Membership of the S&LAS Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions A hybrid working environment, including partial homeworking where appropriate and 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 Applications are particularly welcome from, people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented in professional posts at the University.

Equality, diversity, and inclusion are at the heart of the St Andrews experience. We strive to create a fair and inclusive culture demonstrated through our commitment to diversity awards (Athena Swan, Carer Positive, LGBT Charter, Race Charters and Stonewall). 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/ This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Information on other visa options is available at https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa or by contacting our HR Immigration Team on hrimmigration@st-andrews.ac.uk.