Nursery Cook / Chef

There is already a Cook in post at the nursery. Due to the size of the setting, which accommodates up to 105 children daily, the kitchen team is made up of two Cooks and a Kitchen Assistant, to ensurehigh standards are maintained.

This role is being offered on afull-timebasis (37.5 hours a week, all-year-round).Your working days are Monday-Friday and youwill work a combination of early shifts and late shifts (07:00am-15:30pm and 09:00am-17:30pm).

We are seeking a very special person to join us in this catering role. Someone who:

• Has experience of preparing and cooking raw-ingredients in-line with a set menu, to produce a range of different meals that cater for varied dietary requirements, in a professional kitchen environment.


• Is able to accurately record temperature checks, produce essential reports on allergy management and food wastage, and will work in conjunction with the central health, safety and environment support team as required.


• Can effectively work in partnership with the other Cook and Kitchen Assistant to ensure that a clean, safe and tidy 5-star kitchen is maintained, ensuring appropriate COSHH and allergy management protocols are implemented at all times.


• Can manage a budget, champions healthy eating and enjoys working in a busy, team-orientated environment.
  
  If your answer is YES, then we have an opportunity for you to join one of our 44-day nurseries, where we are going above and beyond by giving our colleagues the opportunity to have up to 50 paid days off work a year, to further improve work-life balance and promote better workplace happiness. This is a first for the Early Years Sector., An annual salary of £23,166-£28,584 (when working 37.5 hours).


• Up to 50 paid days off work.


• The potential for an annual tax-free dividend payment.


• Childcare discount from day one; 75% for your children and/or 40% for your grandchildren.


• Perkbox access offering various retail discounts and reduced ticket prices on days out.


• Recommend a friend bonuses of £1,000 every time you successfully refer someone to join our partnership.


• Complimentary breakfast, lunch and refreshments when you are at work.


• Mental Health App, Employee Assistance Scheme, Occupational Health Service and private medical care.