Assistant Nursery Cook/Chef

Storal; Manchester; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A nursery school in Manchester seeks a passionate Assistant Nursery Chef to provide nutritious meals while adhering to hygiene standards. The role requires experience in kitchen management and a commitment to children's welfare. Join Storal to help create a nurturing learning environment.

Benefits

Company sick pay

Access to retail and other discounts through Perkbox

Annual wellness day off

Performance related bonuses

22 days holiday after 2 years service

25 days holiday after 5 years service

Dedicated learning and development support

One-to-one confidential counselling sessions

Transport cost covered

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide balanced and nutritional meals for all children.
• Ensure safety and compliance with Food and Hygiene standards.
• Maintain stock levels and ensure stock rotation.

Skills

Food and Hygiene

Health and Safety

Responsibility

Teamwork

Education

Level 2 Food and Hygiene

Job description

• The Learning Hive Nursery Schoolby Storal
• Assistant Nursery Cook/Chef
• Casual, 0 Hours Contract

Close to Manchester centre, children learn, play & imagine in The Learning Hive’s beautiful Victorian home & stables.

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 ad 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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Created on 25/06/2025 by TN United Kingdom