Casual Nursery Cook / Chef

Storal; Gravesend; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A nursery group in Gravesend is seeking a passionate Nursery Cook/Chef to prepare balanced meals and manage the nursery kitchen's hygiene. The role requires instilling high food safety standards and catering for children with specific dietary needs. You should have at least 6 months of similar experience and Level 2 Food and Hygiene certification. The position offers a rate between £10.47 to £12.47 per hour based on experience and a range of benefits including childcare discounts and wellness days.

Benefits

Transport cost coverage

Annual wellness day off

Company sick pay

50% childcare discount

Access to retail discounts

Increased holidays

Performance-related bonuses

Dedicated learning support

Confidential counselling sessions

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months experience in a similar role.
• Reflecting the Storal values around responsibility, openness and working together.

Responsibilities

• Provide balanced and nutritional meals for all children attending the nursery.
• Ensure compliance with food hygiene regulations and safety standards.
• Maintain stock levels and ensure stock rotation.

Skills

Level 2 Food and Hygiene

Understanding of Health and Safety regulations

Teamwork

Job description

Casual Nursery Cook / Chef

• Smart Start Nursery Schoolby Storal
• 22 - 23 Overcliffe, Gravesend DA11 0EH
• Nursery Cook / Chef
• 0 hour contract, Monday to Friday

Located in two Victorian townhouses in Gravesend, Smart Start Nursery School is a wonderful start to a child’s learning story.

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 £10.47 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
• 50% childcare discount
• 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.