Nursery Cook

Stepping Stones Nurseries Ltd; Rothwell; Presencial; GBP 12.000 - 18.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Childcare discount 80%

Staff rewards

Attendance incentives

Training opportunities

Descripción de la vacante

Stepping Stones Day Nursery is seeking a friendly, reliable Nursery Cook to prepare fresh, nutritious meals for children aged 3 months to 5 years. You will manage stock, orders and kitchen records while upholding strict hygiene and safety standards.

The role requires good organisational and time management skills, a proactive attitude, and willingness to undertake further training including allergen awareness. Nursery experience is a plus.

Formación

• Level 2 Food Hygiene qualification or willingness to complete during induction.
• 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.
• Reliable, proactive and friendly approach with good communication.
• Willingness to undertake further training, including allergen awareness and nutrition.
• Experience in a nursery or school catering would be an advantage but is not essential.

Responsabilidades

• Prepare fresh, healthy meals and snacks for children.
• Manage food ordering and stock control.
• Keep accurate kitchen records and maintain hygiene standards.
• Ensure high standards of cleanliness and safety in the kitchen.
• Work independently and as part of a friendly nursery team.

Conocimientos

Cooking skills

Food hygiene

Time management

Team player

Communication

Educación

Level 2 Food Hygiene

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.