Nursery Cook

Stepping Stones Nurseries Ltd; Gomersal; Presencial; GBP 17.000 - 21.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Childcare discount 80%

Employee rewards

Attendance incentives

Training opportunities

Staff benefits

Descripción de la vacante

Stepping Stones Day Nursery is looking for a friendly Nursery Cook to join our team. You will be responsible for preparing fresh, healthy meals and snacks for children aged 3 months to 5 years, catering for dietary needs and allergies.

You will also manage food ordering, stock control and kitchen records, ensuring high standards of food hygiene, cleanliness and safety. We offer a competitive salary and staff benefits.

Formación

• Passion for preparing healthy meals for young children.
• Knowledge of food hygiene, kitchen safety and cleanliness.
• Ability to manage meal prep, stock, and kitchen records.
• Willingness to undertake further training, including allergen awareness.

Responsabilidades

• Prepare fresh, healthy meals and snacks for children aged 3 months to 5 years.
• Manage food ordering and stock control.
• Maintain kitchen records and hygiene standards.
• Ensure safety in food handling and preparation.
• Contribute to a friendly, supportive nursery team.

Conocimientos

Cooking

Food hygiene

Stock control

Time management

Communication

Allergen awareness

Safeguarding

Educación

Level 2 Food Hygiene qualification

Descripción del empleo

Stepping Stones Day Nursery is looking for a friendly, reliable and enthusiastic Nursery Cook to join our team!

You'll be responsible for preparing fresh, healthy and nutritious meals and snacks for children aged 3 months to 5 years, catering for individual dietary needs and allergies.

You'll also manage food ordering, stock control and kitchen records, ensuring high standards of food hygiene, cleanliness and safety.

We're looking for someone who takes pride in their cooking, is well organised and enjoys being part of a friendly nursery team.

We offer a competitive salary, 80% childcare discount, employee rewards, attendance incentives, training opportunities and a range of other staff benefits.

• A passion for cooking and providing healthy, nutritious meals for young children.
• Level 2 Food Hygiene qualification or willingness to complete this during induction, before working independently.
• Good understanding of food hygiene, kitchen safety and cleanliness.
• Ability to manage food preparation, stock control and kitchen records.
• Good organisational and time management skills, with the ability to work independently.
• A reliable, proactive and friendly approach with good communication skills.
• Willingness to undertake further training, including allergen awareness and nutrition.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting children's welfare.Previous experience in a catering or kitchen environment, particularly within a nursery or school, would be an advantage but is not essential.