Nursery Cook/Chef Position

3 hours ago


Matlock, Derbyshire, United Kingdom Storal Full time

We are looking for a skilled Nursery Cook/Chef to join our team at Storal's Woodville Nursery School, rated 'Outstanding' by Ofsted. This is a 0 hour contract, Monday to Friday role, where you will be responsible for preparing nutritionally balanced meals for our children and managing the nursery kitchen safely and hygienically.

The successful candidate will have a Level 2 Food and Hygiene certification, minimum of 6 months experience in a similar role and a good understanding of Health and Safety regulations and COSHH. If you are passionate about food, safety and teamwork, and are looking for a role that will give you the opportunity to instill Storal Values to Food and Hygiene, then we want to hear from you

About the role:

  • Provide balanced and nutritional meals for all children attending the nursery and catering 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
  • Maintaining stock levels and ensuring stock rotation
  • To be aware of COSHH and follow relevant guidelines
  • To deputise for the Cook in all absences with the expectation of deputising full time when this is 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 you:

Salary: From £10.47 up to £14.13 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 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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