Nursery Chef/Cook Position

3 weeks ago


Basingstoke, Hampshire, United Kingdom Storal Full time

Culinary Expert Wanted

Storal, a group of nurseries across England, is seeking a passionate and ambitious Nursery Chef/Cook who will prepare nutritionally balanced, freshly prepared meals and be responsible for the safe and hygienic management of the nursery kitchen.

This is a unique opportunity to join a nursery that is part of Storal, a group that every family and educator wants to be part of. Our values are built around creating an environment for teams and children, where high standards are praised, and everyone pulls together as a team while actively helping others to grow.

About the Job:

  • Provide balanced and nutritional meals for all children attending the nursery and cater for children with specific dietary needs
  • Instill Storal Values to Food and Hygiene and compliance with the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health-Food Safety, Health and Safety, and within the guidelines of Ofsted
  • Ensure all children are kept safe and have rich stimulating experiences
  • Maintain stock levels and ensure stock rotation
  • Be aware of COSHH and follow relevant guidelines
  • Deputise for the Cook in all absences with the expectation of deputising full-time when required

About You:

  • Level 2 Food and Hygiene
  • Minimum of 6 months experience in a similar role
  • Understanding of Health and Safety regulations and COSHH
  • Reflecting the Storal values around responsibility, openness, and working together

What We Can Offer:

  • Salary: From £10.47 up to £12.47 per hour based on experience and qualifications
  • Storal will cover the cost of transport to the nursery setting
  • Annual wellness day off
  • Company sick pay
  • 50% childcare discount
  • Access to retail and other discounts through Perkbox
  • Holidays increasing to 22 days after 2 years of service and 25 days after 5 years of service
  • Performance-related bonuses
  • Dedicated learning and development support
  • Access to one-to-one confidential counselling sessions through our Employee Assistance Programme

Storal is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All employees will be subject to background checks, enhanced DBS checks, and reference checks.



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