Assistant Nursery Cook / Chef

Storal; Lincoln, North East; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced holidays

Paid sick pay

Wellness day off

Pay Captain early access

Childcare discount & funding

Gym discount

Job summary

Storal is hiring an Assistant Nursery Chef/Cook at Wragby Road Nursery School in Lincoln. You will support the Nursery Cook during leave periods, preparing nutritious meals in a safe, hygienic kitchen, and deputising as needed.

You should hold Level 2 Food and Hygiene qualification, with experience in a commercial kitchen, and a solid grasp of Health and Safety guidelines and COSHH. Part-time hours 9:30–3:30, £12.71 per hour, may be available with flexible arrangements.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Catering for children with specific dietary needs.
• Adhere to high standards of Food Hygiene and safety guidelines.
• Ensure rich, stimulating eating experiences for children.
• Maintain stock levels and rotation.
• Follow COSHH and relevant guidelines.
• Deputise for the permanent Nursery Cook during absences.

Skills

Level 2 Food and Hygiene qualification

Health and Safety knowledge

COSHH knowledge

Team player

Education

Level 2 Food and Hygiene qualification

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 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.

Remarkable Futures Start Here

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.

How you’ll spend your time here

As an Assistant 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 extremely high level when it comes to the relevant Food and Hygiene, Chartered Institute of Environmental Health-Food Safety, Health and Safety and Ofsted guidelines and regulations
• Ensuring that all 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 HygieneExperience in a commercial kitchen as an assistant cook/chef or something very similarKnowledge of Health 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

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.