We are seeking an experienced and passionate cook to join our nursery team for 15 hours per week. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing nutritious meals for our children while maintaining the highest standards of food safety and hygiene.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and cook fresh, healthy meals and snacks for children and staff
- Maintain excellent kitchen hygiene standards and follow food safety regulations
- Manage kitchen stock levels and place orders with suppliers
- Monitor food costs and work within allocated budgets
- Clean and maintain kitchen equipment and areas
- Keep accurate records of temperature checks, deliveries, and stock rotation
- Work collaboratively with nursery staff to accommodate children's dietary needs
Essential Requirements
- Level 2 Food Safety and Hygiene Certificate (or willing to obtain)
- Experience in catering or professional cooking
- Knowledge of nutritional requirements for young children
- Understanding of food allergies and dietary requirements
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Strong communication abilities
What We Offer
- Competitive hourly rate
- 15 hours per week
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- Friendly and supportive work environment
Safer recruitment statement.
We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of all children in our care. All applicants, therefore, must be willing to undergo effective child protection and safeguarding screening, this will include:
· references from previous employers and a DBS check and then registered with the Update service. We shall also seek compliance with sections 15-25 of the immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006
· Eligibility to work in the United Kingdom of Great Britain.
· All staff must confirm they are not included on Children's barred list or PoVA or barred by the Independent
· Safeguarding Authority; or disqualified from working with children or live with someone who has been disqualified from working with children, or been refused registration or had it cancelled; subject to sanctions imposed by a regulatory body, e.g., the Teaching Agency or Health and Care professions council and Ofsted.
· All our posts are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore all convictions, cautions, reprimands, and warnings including those regarded as ‘spent’, must be declared.
· Declare any social care involvement with your own family.
Pay: From £13.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
Work Location: In person
