Assistant Nursery Cook / Chef

Storal Learning Ltd.; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced holidays

Paid sick pay

Wellness day off

Pay on demand

Childcare Discount

Funding

Compassionate leave

Enhanced maternity leave

Gym discount

Movie tickets

Job summary

Storal Learning Ltd. in Lincoln is seeking a Casual Nursery Chef/Cook to provide essential kitchen support during periods of leave or high demand. You will assist the Nursery Cook in preparing nutritious meals and maintaining high safety standards in the nursery kitchen.

You’ll work Monday to Friday, 9:30–15:30, in a friendly team, handling dietary needs and ensuring a positive dining experience for children while upholding hygiene, COSHH, and health and safety guidelines.

Qualifications

• Level 2 Food and Hygiene qualification required.
• Experience in a commercial kitchen as an assistant cook/chef.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety regulations and COSHH.

Responsibilities

• Catering for children with specific dietary needs.
• Work to a high standard respecting Food Hygiene and safety regulations.
• Ensure all children have rich, stimulating eating experiences.
• Maintain stock levels and rotate stock.
• Deputise for the permanent Nursery Cook during absences.

Skills

Health and Safety awareness

COSHH knowledge

Education

Level 2 Food and Hygiene

Job description

Nursery: Children 1st Wragby Road Nursery School

Location: 145 Wragby Road, Lincoln LN2 4PL
Hours: Monday - Friday, Part Time, 9.30-3.30
Salary: £12.71 per hour Salary to be discussed depending on experience and qualification

Remarkable Futures Start Here

Hi, I'm Jo, the Nursery Manager at Wragby Road.

With 28 years of experience in early years education and an NNEB qualification, I began my journey as a Nursery Nurse and have since had the privilege of working with children of all ages—from newborns upwards.

I’m incredibly proud to lead a passionate and dedicated team who go above and beyond each day to support every child’s growth, development, and happiness.

At Wragby Road, we place great value on the relationships we build with our families. Our experienced team delivers rich and engaging activities designed to promote learning and development in a warm, nurturing environment.

From the moment you step through the door, you’ll be welcomed by a cosy, family feel where children feel safe, comfortable, and truly at home. Our outdoor area includes an exciting log cabin for enriched learning, dedicated gardens for each age group, and free-flow access for under-3s—ensuring that our children can explore, learn, and thrive.

We love working in partnership with our families, offering regular stay-and-play sessions, parent information evenings, and open communication every step of the way.

Can you help us make mealtimes the best part of a child’s day?

Wragby Road’s Purpose

To give children healthy foundations in fantastic settings, helping them build the confidence and resilience that will set them up for success later in life.

Can you help us make mealtimes the best part of a child’s day?

Storal’s Purpose

To give children healthy foundations in fantastic settings, helping them build the confidence and resilience that will set them up for success later in life.

How you’ll spend your time here

As a Casual Nursery Chef/Cook, you will provide essential support during periods of leave, absence, or when additional help is needed. Working closely with the Nursery Cook, you’ll assist in preparing nutritious, freshly made meals while maintaining the highest standards of safety and hygiene in the nursery kitchen at all times. Your flexibility and reliability will ensure the smooth operation of the kitchen during these periods.

Day to day you will find yourself;

• Catering for children with specific dietary needs
• Working to an extremelyhigh level when it comes to the relevantFood and Hygiene,Chartered Institute of Environmental Health-Food Safety, Health and Safety and Ofsted guidelines and regulations
• Ensuring thatall children have rich stimulating eating experiences
• Maintaining stock levels and ensuring stock rotation
• Following COSHH and other relevant guidelines
• Deputising for the permanent Nursery Cook in all absences with the expectation of deputising full time when this is required

We’d love to talk to you if you have the following

You are a dedicated, Level 2 Food and Hygiene qualified cook looking to work in a fun, friendly team with hours that fit around your other commitments. With a solid understanding of Health and Safety regulations and COSHH, you’re now seeking a new role where you can thrive and make the most of your culinary skills.

• Level 2 Food and Hygiene
• Experience in a commercial kitchen as an assistant cook/chef or something very similar
• KnowledgeofHealth and Safety regulations and COSHH

Benefits for You

• For you - We get the basics right enhanced holidays, paid sick pay, extra wellness day off (yearly) and you can access your pay before payday with Pay Captain
• Family matters - Balance starts at home Childcare Discount + Funding, compassionate leave & enhanced maternity leave
• Health & wellness - Nourishing body & mind Partnerships with Vitality & Peppy; fertility & menopause support, gym discount, free movie tickets
• Development - Investing in your future with micro-learning, financial stability tools & the Storal Support Fund
• Our community -Growing together Termly inset days, team member app and Storal Awards

Not everything fits in a job advert

Storal sets the highest of standards when it coming to safeguarding, the welfare of children and creating a work environment that encourages feedback-discussion-resilience. We take our role in the safety of children, our families and our team extremely seriously. As governed by the EYFS, we have a designated safeguarding lead in each setting and all staff (and volunteers) complete a through compliance checks prior to employment including employment references & DBS.