Nursery Cook

Elan Nursery and Preschool; Haywards Heath; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in early childhood education is seeking a dedicated Preschool or Nursery Cook. In this rewarding role, you will prepare a variety of healthy meals for children aged 3 to 4 years, ensuring all dietary requirements are met, including allergies. You will manage kitchen operations, maintain high standards of food hygiene, and coordinate meal services with the wider team. This position offers a supportive environment where your culinary skills will contribute to the well-being of young children. Join us for a fulfilling career that allows you to make a positive impact on the lives of children while enjoying great benefits and a work-life balance.

Benefits

50% off childcare

Pension

Discounts at shops

4 weeks holiday

Christmas week off

Birthday off as an extra bonus

Company events

Employee discount

Free parking

Sick pay

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 2 in Food Hygiene required, preferably Level 3.
• Experience in meal preparation and dietary management is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage kitchen operations in compliance with health regulations.
• Prepare and serve meals, ensuring dietary requirements are met.
• Clean the kitchen after each service.

Skills

Food Hygiene

Meal Preparation

Dietary Management

Communication Skills

Education

Level 2 in Food Hygiene

Level 3 in Food Hygiene

Job description

We are looking for a Preschool or Nursery Cook, to order, prepare and cook a variety of healthy, well-balanced meals for children aged 3 to 4 years in the Preschool.

We can offer you:

1. 50% off childcare
2. Pension
3. Discounts at shops
4. 4 weeks holiday
5. Plus Christmas week off
6. Birthday off as an extra bonus

Main Tasks/Duties

1. To manage the kitchen and other catering stations in line with environmental health regulations.
2. To ensure that all dietary requirements are known and adhered to, including allergies.
3. Ensure that appropriate clothing, including head wear is worn at all times by yourself.
4. Responsible for ensuring that the Food Policy is followed and that High Risk foods are not used in any recipes.
5. Ensure that all dietary requirements of children with allergies are adhered to.
6. Prepare lunch, tea and snacks.
7. To ensure that all food cooked is heated to the correct temperature.
8. Communicating effectively in the wider team, and supporting staff in dietary including allergy information and substitutes for children.
9. To coordinate the serving of lunches, ensuring food is covered and served at the correct temperature.
10. To clean the main kitchen after each service.

Qualifications

1. Minimum Level 2 in Food Hygiene, preferably level 3.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

1. Childcare
2. Company events
3. Company pension
4. Employee discount
5. Free parking
6. On-site parking
7. Sick pay

Schedule:

1. 8 hour shift
2. Day shift
3. Monday to Friday
4. No weekends

Supplemental pay types:

1. Loyalty bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

1. Haywards Heath, RH16 1PZ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person