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Assistant Casual Nursery Cook/Chef

TN United Kingdom

Gravesend

On-site

GBP 10,000 - 40,000

Full time

30+ days ago

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Job summary

An established industry player in early childhood education is seeking a passionate Assistant Nursery Cook/Chef to join their team. In this role, you will prepare nutritious meals for children while ensuring a safe and hygienic kitchen environment. This position offers the opportunity to work in a supportive team that values high standards and collaboration. You will be responsible for catering to specific dietary needs and instilling the organization's values in food preparation. If you are dedicated to fostering a nurturing environment for children's development, this role could be the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

Transport cost covered
Annual wellness day off
Company sick pay
Access to discounts through Perkbox
Increased holidays after service
Performance related bonuses
Learning and development support
Confidential counselling sessions

Qualifications

  • Minimum of 6 months experience in a similar role.
  • Understanding of Health and Safety regulations and COSHH.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare balanced and nutritional meals for children with dietary needs.
  • Ensure compliance with food safety and hygiene regulations.
  • Maintain stock levels and ensure stock rotation.

Skills

Food Preparation
Hygiene Management
Health and Safety Regulations
Team Collaboration

Education

Level 2 Food and Hygiene

Job description

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Assistant Casual Nursery Cook/Chef, Gravesend
Client:

Storal

Location:

Gravesend, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Job Views:

27

Posted:

21.03.2025

Expiry Date:

05.05.2025

Job Description:

Casual Assistant Nursery Cook/Chef

  • Smart Start Nursery School by Storal
  • 22 - 23 Overcliffe, Gravesend DA11 0EH
  • Assistant Nursery Cook/Chef
  • Casual, 0 Hours Contract

Located in two Victorian townhouses in Gravesend, Smart Start Nursery School is a wonderful start to a child’s learning story. We are looking for passionate and ambitious Assistant Nursery Chef/Cook who will prepare nutritionally balanced, freshly prepared meals and be responsible for the safe and hygienic management of the nursery kitchen.

This nursery is part of Storal, a group of nurseries across England. It is our vision at Storal to be the nursery group that every family and educator wants to be part of. Our values are built around creating this environment for teams and children. We believe in high standards, praising each other, pulling together as a team whilst actively helping others to grow and that’s only the beginning of the story. We do what we say we do and if you align with this approach, then a Storal nursery is the place for you.

About the job:
  • Provide balanced and nutritional meals for all children attending the nursery and catering for children with specific dietary needs.
  • Instill Storal Values to Food and Hygiene and compliance with the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health-Food Safety, Health and Safety and within the guidelines of Ofsted.
  • Ensure all children are kept safe and have rich stimulating experiences.
  • Maintaining stock levels and ensuring stock rotation.
  • To be aware of COSHH and follow relevant guidelines.
  • To deputise for the Cook in all absences with the expectation of deputising full time when this is required.
About you:
  • Level 2 Food and Hygiene.
  • Minimum of 6 months experience in a similar role.
  • Understanding of Health and Safety regulations and COSHH.
  • Reflecting the Storal values around responsibility, openness and working together.
What we can offer you:

Salary: From £10.42 up to £11.56 per hour based on experience and qualifications.

  • Storal will cover the cost of transport to the nursery setting.
  • Annual wellness day off.
  • Company sick pay.
  • Access to retail and other discounts through Perkbox.
  • Holidays increasing to 22 days after 2 years service and 25 days after 5 years service.
  • Performance related bonuses.
  • Dedicated learning and development support.
  • Access to one-to-one confidential counselling sessions through our Employee Assistance Programme.

Storal is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All employees will be subject to background checks, enhanced DBS checks and reference checks.

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