Glebe Farm Casual Nursery Cook/Chef

Storal Learning Ltd; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable nursery group in Lincoln is seeking a dedicated Nursery Chef/Cook with Level 2 Food and Hygiene qualification. In this role, you will assist in preparing nutritious meals and ensure the highest standards of hygiene and safety in the nursery kitchen. Responsibilities include catering for children with specific dietary needs and maintaining stock levels. This position offers competitive pay, performance-related bonuses, and 50% childcare discount, among other benefits.

Benefits

Competitive rates of pay

Performance related bonuses

50% childcare discount

Annual wellness day off

Access to discounts through Perkbox

20 days holidays (plus bank holidays)

Dedicated learning and development support

Confidential counselling sessions

Qualifications

• Must hold Level 2 Food and Hygiene qualification.
• Experience as an assistant cook or chef in a commercial kitchen setting.
• Understanding of Health and Safety regulations and COSHH.

Responsibilities

• Provide support during leave and ensure smooth kitchen operation.
• Prepare nutritious meals while maintaining safety standards.
• Cater for children with specific dietary needs.
• Maintain stock levels and ensure rotation.

Skills

Level 2 Food and Hygiene

Experience in a commercial kitchen

Knowledge of Health and Safety regulations

Knowledge of COSHH

Job description

About you

You are a dedicated, Level 2 Food and Hygiene qualified cook looking to work in a fun, friendly team with hours that fit around your other commitments. With a solid understanding of Health and Safety regulations and COSHH, you’re now seeking a new role where you can thrive and make the most of your culinary skills.

What you'll be doing

As a Nursery Chef/Cook, you will provide essential support during periods of leave, absence, or when additional help is needed. 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 during these periods.

Day to day you will find yourself;

• Catering for children with specific dietary needs
• Working to an extremely high level when it comes to the relevant Food and Hygiene, Chartered Institute of Environmental Health-Food Safety, Health and Safety and Ofsted guidelines and regulations
• Ensuring that all 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 permanent Nursery 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 of Health 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.

Location

Nursery: Glebe Farm Nursery School, Canwick, Lincoln, LN4 2RJ