Assistant Cook

TN United Kingdom; Hove; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a highly reputable nursery in Hove as an Assistant Cook, where you will prepare nutritious meals and ensure a safe kitchen environment. This role offers the opportunity to work in a supportive team that values responsibility and teamwork. With a commitment to high standards and child welfare, you will play a crucial role in providing enriching experiences for children. Enjoy perks like wellness days, performance-related bonuses, and dedicated learning support in this fulfilling position. If you are passionate about food and child welfare, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Annual wellness day off

Company sick pay

Access to retail discounts

Holidays increasing to 22 days after 2 years

Performance-related bonuses

Dedicated learning and development support

Confidential counselling sessions

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months experience in a similar role.
• Understanding of COSHH and Food Safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare balanced and nutritional meals for children.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Maintain stock levels and proper stock rotation.

Skills

Food Preparation

Nutritional Meal Planning

Health and Safety Regulations

Teamwork

Education

Level 2 Food and Hygiene Certification

Job description

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• Part Time, 20-25 Hours per week, Monday to Friday

Highly sought after and reputable, Blueberry in Hove is an ‘Outstanding’ Ofsted-rated nursery school.

We are looking for a passionate and ambitious Assistant 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:

1. Provide balanced and nutritional meals for all children attending the nursery and cater to children with specific dietary needs.
2. Instill Storal Values related to Food and Hygiene and ensure compliance with the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health - Food Safety, Health and Safety, and Ofsted guidelines.
3. Ensure all children are kept safe and have rich, stimulating experiences.
4. Maintain stock levels and ensure proper stock rotation.
5. Be aware of COSHH and follow relevant guidelines.
6. Deputise for the Cook in all absences, with the expectation of deputising full-time when required.

About you:

1. Level 2 Food and Hygiene certification.
2. Minimum of 6 months experience in a similar role.
3. Understanding of Health and Safety regulations and COSHH.
4. Ability to reflect Storal values such as responsibility, openness, and teamwork.

What we can offer you:

Salary: Up to £10.42 to £11.00 per hour based on experience and qualifications.

• Annual wellness day off.
• Company sick pay.
• Access to retail and other discounts through Perkbox.
• Holidays increasing to 22 days after 2 years of service and 25 days after 5 years of 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.