Kitchen Cook

Nursery: Grimsbury Manor Nursery School, Grimsbury Green, Banbury, OX16 3JX Hours Part time Monday to Friday 10am-2pm, 20 hours per week Salary From £12.21 a hour Benefits Performance related bonus, 50% childcare discount and much more. About the Nursery Hi, I’m Alyson, the Nursery Manager at Grimsbury Manor. At Grimsbury Manor, we’re proud to have an experienced and passionate team with a deep understanding of early years education. We know that every one of our children is unique, with their own story to tell, which is why we tailor our learning approach to suit each of our child’s individual pace and personality. Inside our nursery, you’ll find our children exploring, marvelling, and asking questions—developing a real love for learning. Our beautiful outdoor spaces are designed to spark curiosity and creativity, offering opportunities for both adult- and child-led activities that encourage imaginative play and problem‑solving. Our children spend dedicated time outdoors every day, connecting with nature and learning through enriching, hands‑on experiences. Our recently refurbished nursery blends sustainability with history, preserving the charm of the original architecture while creating a warm, inspiring environment for our children to thrive in. About you You are a dedicated Level 2 Food and Hygiene qualified cook with a solid understanding of Health and Safety regulations and COSHH and you’re looking for a new role in a fun, friendly team, where you can thrive and make the most of your culinary skills. What you'll be doing As an Assistant Nursery Chef/Cook, you will be working closely with the Nursery Cook, you’ll assist in preparing nutritious, freshly made meals while maintaining the highest standards of safety and hygiene in the nursery kitchen at all times. Your flexibility and reliability will ensure the smooth operation of the kitchen. Day to day you will find yourself; Catering for children with specific dietary needs Working to an extremely high level when it comes to the relevant Food and Hygiene, Chartered Institute of Environmental Health-Food Safety, Health and Safety and Ofsted guidelines and regulations Ensuring that all children are kept safe and have rich stimulating eating experiences Maintaining stock levels and ensuring stock rotation Following COSHH and other relevant guidelines Deputising for the Cook in all absences with the expectation of deputising full time when this is required What you'll need Level 2 Food and Hygiene Experience in a commercial kitchen as an assistant cook/chef or something very similar Knowledge of Health and Safety regulations and COSHH What you'll get Competitive rates of pay dependent on experience, qualification and NMW age guidance Performance related bonuses 50% childcare discount Access to retail and other discounts through Perkbox 20 days holidays (plus bank holiday), increasing to 22 days after 2 years service and 25 days after 5 years service Dedicated learning and development support Access to one-to-one confidential counselling sessions through our Employee Assistance Programme Plus, many more. We care about our people. Curious to know more? We’d love to tell you more about what makes Grimsbury Manor special. About us This nursery is part of Storal, a group of nurseries across England. It is our vision at Storal to be the nursery group that every family and educator wants to be part of. Our values are built around creating this environment for teams and children. We believe in high standards, praising each other, pulling together as a team whilst actively helping others to grow and that’s only the beginning of the story. We do what we say we do and if you align with this approach, then a Storal nursery is the place for you. 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 check and reference checks. #J-18808-Ljbffr