Nursery Chef/Cook

4 weeks ago


Blandford Forum, Dorset, United Kingdom Storal Full time

We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Nursery Chef/Cook to join our team at Archway Nursery School in Blandford Forum. As a key member of our kitchen team, you will be responsible for preparing nutritious and delicious meals for our children, ensuring the highest standards of food safety and hygiene.

The ideal candidate will have a Level 2 Food and Hygiene qualification, a minimum of 6 months' experience in a similar role, and a strong understanding of Health and Safety regulations and COSHH. You will be a team player who is passionate about providing high-quality food and excellent customer service.

As a Nursery Chef/Cook, you will be responsible for:

  • Preparing and cooking meals for our children, including catering for children with specific dietary needs
  • Ensuring the safe and hygienic management of the nursery kitchen
  • Instilling Storal values in food and hygiene practices
  • Maintaining stock levels and ensuring stock rotation
  • Deputising for the Cook in all absences

We offer a competitive salary, ranging from £10.47 to £14.13 per hour, based on experience and qualifications. You will also receive a range of benefits, including:

  • 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' service and 25 days after 5 years' 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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