Casual Nursery Cook/Chef

TN United Kingdom; Banbury; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Nursery Chef/Cook to join their team in a newly refurbished nursery. In this role, you will prepare nutritionally balanced meals while ensuring a safe and hygienic kitchen environment. Your contributions will directly impact the children's experiences, making this a rewarding opportunity for those who value teamwork and high standards. The nursery offers a supportive atmosphere and various benefits, including wellness days and performance-related bonuses. If you are committed to fostering a nurturing environment, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Cost of transport covered

Annual wellness day off

Company sick pay

Access to retail discounts

Holidays increasing with service

Performance related bonuses

Learning and development support

Confidential counselling sessions

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Prepare balanced and nutritional meals for children.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and hygiene standards.
• Maintain stock levels and ensure stock rotation.

Skills

Food Preparation

Nutritional Meal Planning

Health and Safety Regulations

Stock Management

Education

Level 2 Food and Hygiene

Job description

• Grimsbury Manor Nursery Schoolby Storal
• Grimsbury Green, Banbury OX16 3JX
• Nursery Cook/Chef
• 0 hour contract, Monday to Friday

Children and team’s imaginations are ignited in our wonderful newly refurbished nursery and Forest School in Banbury, Oxfordshire.

We are looking for passionate and ambitious 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 £11.75 up to £12.47 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 26/04/2025 by TN United Kingdom