Cook

Joining Little Pioneers; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced annual leave

Discounts on childcare

Savings on food and travel

Mental health wellbeing apps

Job summary

Joining Little Pioneers is seeking a dedicated Cook to be the nutrition expert for our nursery. You will prepare and serve healthy meals and educate children about balanced eating while supporting the team to meet high standards.

You will work within Food Standards Agency guidelines, ensure HACCP and COSHH compliance, and contribute to a positive, health-focused environment for families and staff.

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS check is required and costs are covered.
• Food Hygiene Level 2 or equivalent is required.
• Sound knowledge of food safety, HACCP and COSHH requirements.
• Experience catering for large numbers is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve healthy, nutritionally balanced meals for nursery children.
• Support the team in helping families make healthy food choices.
• Ensure compliance with Food Standards Agency and highest safety standards.

Skills

DBS check

Food Hygiene Level 2

HACCP

COSHH

Catering for large numbers

Job description

Joining Little Pioneers is more than just a job, children are at the heart of everything we do and we're dedicated to pioneering great futures - both for our little ones and our team. We're looking for a special someone who will work their magic to achieve all-round outstanding results and outcomes for our children., As our Cook, you will be the expert nutritionist for the nursery, responsible for the preparation and serving of healthy and nutritionally balanced meals. You will support the team to enable families to make healthy food choices and educate our children in the importance of balanced food choices. Working alongside our society's policies and procedures, you will ensure compliance with the Food Standards Agency and work to the highest standards.

• An Enhanced DBS check (we'll cover the costs!)
• Food Hygiene level 2 or equivalent
• Sound knowledge of food safety, HACCP and COSHH requirements
• Experience in catering for large numbers
  A competitive salary that values your expertise
• Enhanced annual leave to help you recharge and unwind
• Generous discounts on childcare so your family can benefit too
• Savings on your food shop and travel to support your everyday lifestyle
• Access to financial and mental health wellbeing apps for support when you need it most
• Flexible working options - 4 day working week option to support your work-life balance