Nursery Cook

Storal; England; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

A pioneering nursery group is seeking a passionate Nursery Chef/Cook to prepare nutritious meals for children. The role focuses on ensuring food safety and hygiene, requiring a Level 2 qualification in Food and Hygiene. Join a team dedicated to fostering a nurturing and high-standard environment for children.

Benefits

Annual wellness day off

Company sick pay

Access to retail and other discounts through Perkbox

Increased holidays after service milestones

Performance-related bonuses

Dedicated learning and development support

Confidential counselling sessions via Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months experience in a similar role.
• Understanding of COSHH and compliance with health regulations.
• Reflecting Storal's values around responsibility and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Prepare balanced and nutritional meals for nursery children.
• Ensure adherence to food safety standards and Storal values.
• Maintain stock levels and comply with health regulations.

Skills

Food and Hygiene

Health and Safety regulations

Catering for specific dietary needs

Stock management

Education

Level 2 qualification in Food and Hygiene

Job description

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• Part Time, 35 Hours per week, Monday to Friday

The first yurt-based outdoor nursery school, Farley Sparsholt really is a nursery like no other.

We are looking for passionate 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 and 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

About you:

• Level 2 qualification or aboveinFood and Hygiene
• Minimum of 6 months experience in a similar role and setting
• 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 £23,920 - £27,622.40 FTE per annum - dependent on experience and qualifications (pro-rata for part-time hours)

• 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 (pro-rata for part-time hours)
• 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 check and reference checks.