Assistant Cook

Hopscotch Day Nurseries; Stubbington; Remote; GBP 16,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

Hopscotch Day Nurseries in Fareham is seeking an enthusiastic Assistant Cook to join our Harbourside Nursery and onsite Cafe team. You will support the Nursery Cook in preparing meals for children and step into cook duties when needed.

The role is part-time, 27.5 hours per week, with a starting salary of £18,304 per year based on 27.5 hours. A friendly, reliable candidate with kitchen experience is ideal.

Qualifications

• Experience in a busy school or nursery kitchen.
• Knowledge of Food Hygiene and Health & Safety regulations.
• Understanding of food allergens and COSHH guidelines.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Positive attitude, reliability and trustworthiness.

Responsibilities

• Assist Nursery Cook in meal preparation for children.
• Support the Cook and step into Cook duties when needed.
• Help with keeping stock of fresh sandwiches and rolls.
• Assist cafe team with stock and service during shifts.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene across kitchen and cafe.

Skills

Experience in nursery kitchen

Food hygiene knowledge

Allergen awareness

Ability to work under pressure

Organisational skills

Team player

Reliability and trustworthiness

Job description

We are currently seeking a dedicated Assistant Cook to join our nursery team working between our Harbourside Nursery and the onsite Cafe in Hill Head, Fareham. In this role, you will support our Nursery Cook, in preparing food for the children in the nurseryand step into the Cooks position when needed as well as supporting the Harbourside Cafewith keeping up the stock of fresh sandwiches, sausages rolls.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Previous experience in a busy school or nursery kitchen

• Knowledge of Food Hygiene and Health & Safety regulations

• Understanding of food allergens and COSHH guidelines

• Ability to work efficiently under pressure

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

• Positive attitude, reliability, and trustworthiness

• Ability to manage daily tasks with a flexible approach to prioritizing workloads

• Good rapport with children

Position Details:

• Part-time: 27.5hours week, Monday – Friday 10-3.30pm (These hours can be flexible for the right candiadte)

• Starting salary: £18,304.00 (based on 27.5 hrs week)

If you are passionate about providing quality meals in a nursery setting and have the skills to thrive in this role, we’d love to hear from you!