Nursery School Cook / Chef

Connected Recruitment; Egham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Nursery Cook to join a nursery in Englefield Green. In this role, you will cook nutritious meals for up to 45 children aged 5 months to 5 years. Responsibilities include ensuring dietary requirements are met, menu planning, and maintaining high food hygiene standards. The position offers opportunities for training and promotion, along with 28 days holiday a year and fun social events. Ideal candidates will have solid cooking experience and good organizational skills.

Benefits

Career path and promotion prospects

Further Training

Fun social events

28 days holiday

Qualifications

• Experience as a Cook or Chef in a school, nursery, or care home environment.
• Strong knowledge of dietary controls and allergy controls.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Cook for up to 45 children daily.
• Ensure special dietary requirements are met.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and hygiene standards.
• Plan and budget for meals and supplies.

Skills

Cooking experience

Food hygiene knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Planning and organisational skills

Budget management

Education

Cookery Qualification

Job description

Role

Become a Valued Nursery Cook / Chef

Position

Nursery School Cook / Chef

Location

Englefield Green : TW20

Hours

Monday-Friday 8.30am-4.30pm

Salary

£26000 - £27000

Qualification

Cookery Qualification

Why join our client's Family?

You are an amazing Nursery Cook who has previous experience of being a lead chef or standalone cook managing a small kitchen and planning menus for the nursery.

Our Client believes that a well-cared for team results in well-cared for children. That is why they strive to offer their staff every opportunity to develop with us to reach their full potential.

The Role

Our client are looking for an experienced Nursery Cook who already has some experience as a Cook / Chef in a School, Nursery or Care home environment. You will be responsible for :

• Cooking for up to 45 children between the ages of 5 months to 5 years old on a daily basis.
• Ensuring all special dietary requirements are met daily and recorded;
• Working closely with the Manager and Nursery staff to set and prepare daily menus.
• Maintaining stock rotation.
• Ordering planning and budget control on a weekly basis.
• Keeping the kitchen area clean and tidy (including periodically deep cleaning) and ensuring Food Hygiene standards are maintained.
• Adhering to all Nursery policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Great career path and promotion prospects;
• Further Training.
• Fun social events throughout the year and an annual Christmas party;
• 28 days holiday

What you will bring to the position

• Experience as Cook or Chef;
• Strong knowledge of food hygiene, dietary controls and allergy controls.
• Excellent interpersonal skills;
• Self-motivation, innovation and a positive outlook;
• Good verbal and written communication skills;
• Strong planning and organisational skills;
• Lots of energy; and above all
• Good stock control and rotation skills;
• Experience of managing budget;

How to apply

If this sounds like your perfect position please apply via the link below.

An Enhanced DBS check and reference checks will be carried out prior to employment.