Nursery School Cook / Chef

Connected Recruitment; London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Nursery Cook/Chef to join their team. In this rewarding role, you will be responsible for preparing nutritious meals for children aged 5 months to 5 years, ensuring that all dietary needs are met. The ideal candidate will have experience in a similar environment and a passion for creating a positive dining experience. This position offers great career progression, further training opportunities, and a supportive work environment. Join a family-oriented team that values your contributions and promotes a healthy work-life balance.

Benefits

Career Progression

Further Training

Discount on Childcare Fees

Social Events

Wellbeing Centre

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience as a Cook or Chef in a school or nursery setting.
• Strong knowledge of food hygiene and dietary controls.

Responsibilities

• Cooking for up to 75 children daily and ensuring dietary requirements are met.
• Maintaining stock rotation and managing kitchen cleanliness.

Skills

Food Hygiene Knowledge

Dietary Controls

Interpersonal Skills

Stock Control

Budget Management

Education

Cookery Qualification

Job description

Become a Valued Nursery Cook / Chef

Role: Nursery School Cook / Chef

Location: Ealing Broadway W5:

Hours: 40 hours per week Monday-Friday

Salary: 28000 - 29000

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 upto 75 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 prepare daily menus.
• Maintaining stock rotation.
• Order plaining 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.
• Discount on Childcare Fees
• Fun social events throughout the year and an annual Christmas party;
• Celebration of hard work - bonuses, vouchers and social events.
• Wellbeing Centre.
• Employee Assistance Programme.

What you will bring

• 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.