Tiny Tots Assistant Nursery Chef

Nursery: Tiny Tots Nursery School, Down Grange Farmhouse, Basingstoke, RG22 5SN
Hours: Part Time, 20 hours per week, Monday-Friday 2pm-6pm
Salary: £12.50 per hour
Benefits: Performance related bonus, 50% childcare discount, wellness day and much much more.

Hi, I'm Elaine, the Nursery Manager at Tiny Tots.

With 35 years of experience in early years education, I feel incredibly proud to lead our nursery, nestled in a peaceful and tranquil setting. Our beautifully converted red-brick farmhouse provides a calm, home-from-home environment where children feel safe, secure, and ready to learn.

Outdoor learning is at the heart of what we do. Our spacious, walled garden gives our children the freedom to explore, move, and play with friends, while our sensory room offers a cosy, nurturing space for our youngest children. We also make regular use of the neighbouring running track and gardens, further enhancing our outdoor learning experiences.

At Tiny Tots, we celebrate every child's individuality. Our dedicated preschool classroom supports children as they prepare for school—fostering independence, confidence, and a lifelong love of learning.

Our experienced and passionate team are well known in the local community for delivering outstanding care and education. We take immense pride in everything we do, and we're confident that when you visit, you'll feel the warm, welcoming atmosphere we've worked hard to create.

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
• Annual wellness day off
• 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 Tiny Tots so 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.