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Co-Operative Energy Ltd; West Oxfordshire, Swindon; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading nursery focused on nurturing children's wellbeing through healthy food and fun experiences. We seek a dedicated individual with strong food safety knowledge and excellent organizational skills to ensure our children receive the best care and nutrition. This role offers growth opportunities and a supportive environment for personal development.

Benefits

Career Growth

Learning and Development

Discounts on Food Shopping

Childcare Fee Discounts

Wellness Resources

Volunteer Days

Qualifications

• Experience in catering for large numbers.
• Enhanced DBS check required.
• Knowledge of HACCP and COSHH.

Responsibilities

• Manage dietary requirements and food safety.
• Ensure cost efficiencies within the budget.
• Support children's health and wellbeing.

Skills

Organisational Skills

Communication

Budget Management

Food Safety Knowledge

Time Management

Education

Food Hygiene Level 2

Job description

Feeding our children healthy, nutritionally balanced food is key to the wellbeing of our little ones. From nourished tummies to nurtured minds, we work hard to encourage health and wellbeing right from the start. So, if you’re looking for a role where you can say high five to food that’s fabulously wholesome and fit for a king, queen, dragon, astronaut, fairy or superhero, we’d love to hear from you.

Your Co-op Little Pioneers is run with a different ethos to other nurseries. Our child-centric approach puts a premium on fun, which ultimately is intended to nurture a kinder and more considerate generation. Your core skills will help us on our mission to ensure our colleagues, families, and children all rate us as outstanding.

Disclaimer - No two children are the same. Neither will your days be.

Who are we looking for?

• Have an enhanced DBS check or pass one with flying colours.
• Food Hygiene Level 2 or equivalent, or be willing to do the course in the first week of work, or have a certified equivalent.
• Have a sound knowledge of food safety, HACCP, and COSHH requirements.
• Experience in catering for large numbers.
• Have great budget knowledge and manage the budget to ensure cost efficiencies.
• Have sound knowledge of how to manage dietary requirements.
• Have a great understanding and experience of working with Environmental Health.
• Great organisational and time management skills.
• Excellent listening and communication skills.

What can we offer you?

Our roles come with a fantastic set of benefits which really make a difference for you:

• Career Growth – Progression opportunities within the nursery as well as opportunities society-wide. Little Pioneers’ unique values mean anyone can develop into various roles, including a nursery manager or further – all you need are dreams and aspirations.
• Learning and Development – We give you the support you need to develop your knowledge, skills, and behaviours through one-to-one supervisions, personal development plans, access to learning resources and activities, as well as joining one of our award-winning LEAP Apprenticeship programmes.
• Discounts and perks – Receive up to 20% off food shopping, £500 off holidays, and a phenomenal 60% off your childcare fees, which could add up to a £7000 saving a year!
• Wellbeing – We are committed to supporting your wellbeing and have a variety of wellness resources and tools available to you, such as our financial and mental wellbeing apps.
• Doing Good Together – Not only this, but we also give you up to 3 days to volunteer within working hours!

Your Co-op Little Pioneers is run with a different ethos to other nurseries. Our child-centric approach puts a premium on fun, which ultimately is intended to nurture a kinder and more considerate generation. Your core skills in the education and development of your key children will help us on our mission to ensure our colleagues, families, and children all rate us as outstanding.

Apply today! If you would like more information, email our team at [e-mail]