Assistant Nursery Cook Chef Nursery Support · Farley Sparsholt Outdoor Nursery School

Storal Learning Ltd; Winchester; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading nursery in Winchester seeks a dedicated Assistant Nursery Chef/Cook to prepare fresh meals and maintain hygiene standards. The role involves working closely with the Nursery Cook and catering to children's dietary needs. Join a supportive team that values high standards and encourages professional growth.

Benefits

Performance related bonuses

50% childcare discount

Annual wellness day off

Access to retail discounts through Perkbox

20 days holidays plus bank holidays, increasing with service

Dedicated learning and development support

Confidential counselling sessions through Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience in a commercial kitchen as an assistant cook/chef.
• Solid understanding of Health and Safety regulations and COSHH.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing nutritious meals for children.
• Maintain high standards of safety and hygiene in the kitchen.
• Catering for children with specific dietary needs.
• Deputise for the Cook in their absence.

Skills

Health and Safety regulations

COSHH

Food and Hygiene standards

Education

Level 2 Food and Hygiene qualification

Job description

Nursery: Farley Sparsholt Outdoor Nursery School, Garstons Track, Sparsholt, Winchester, SO21 2NB
Hours: Part Time, Monday - Friday, 20. hours per week (2pm-6pm)
Salary: £12.35 - £12.75 per hour (dependent on qualifications and experience)

About you
You are a dedicated, Level 2 Food and Hygiene qualified cook with a solid understanding of Health and Safety regulations and COSHH and you're looking for a new role in a fun, friendly team, where you can thrive and make the most of your culinary skills.

What you'll be doing
As an Assistant Nursery Chef/Cook, you will be 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.

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 are kept safe and have rich stimulating eating experiences
• Maintaining stock levels and ensuring stock rotation
• Following COSHH and other relevant guidelines
• Deputising for the Cook in all absences with the expectation of deputising full time when this is required

What you'll need

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

What you'll get

• Competitive rates of pay dependent on experience, qualification and NMW age guidance
• Performance related bonuses
• 50% childcare discount
• Annual wellness day off
• Access to retail and other discounts through Perkbox
• 20 days holidays (plus bank holiday), increasing to 22 days after 2 years service and 25 days after 5 years service
• Dedicated learning and development support
• Access to one-to-one confidential counselling sessions through our Employee Assistance Programme

About us
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.

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 check and reference checks.