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Nursery Cook

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Orpington BR BQ, United Kingdom Ellie's Nursery Full time £24,000 - £32,000 per year

Location

Kids Nursery, Orpington

Benefits

· Competitive salary

· Company pension

· Inset days for Professional Development internal and external training providers

· Other benefits applicable once probation is passed.

Role Overview:

Join Our Team at kids Nursery – brand New Early Years Provider

Are you a Nursery Cook with a background or understanding of mealtimes in as Early Years setting? You will work as part of a thriving team who deliver outstanding care and education to the children in our local community. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and wants to make a difference in the lives of children while working in a team that works towards educational excellence. We are looking for a Nursery Cook who has a passion is supporting children and their families.

At Kids Nursery, we value every team member, invest in professional development and celebrate individual achievements. We are a high-quality focused educator and passionate about safety, wellbeing and development of children. We aim to build a family feel within the nursery, with high levels of love, care and compassion.

About you

· Level 2 Food Hygiene certificate – or willing to complete

· Allergy awareness training – or willing to complete

· Paediatric First Aid – or willing to complete

· Experience or understanding of working within an early year setting

· Basic understanding ofEYFS and safeguarding

· Understanding of the Ofsted requirements in line with the Nursery Cook role

Key responsibilities

· Take ownership of the nursery kitchen, ensuring it is maintained to the highest standards of cleanliness, hygiene, and organisation.

· Adhere to food hygiene, health and safety, and nursery policies at all times.

· Plan and prepare varied, balanced menus in line with nursery nutritional guidelines.

· Introduce children to a variety of tastes, textures, and cuisines to support healthy eating habits.

· Prepare meals, snacks, and special dietary alternatives daily, ensuring portion control appropriate to each age group.

· Ensure all allergy and dietary requirements are strictly adhered to, following children's individual care plans.

· Maintain accurate records of allergens and communicate clearly with staff regarding children's specific needs.

· Work closely with the Nursery Manager, and wider nursery team to deliver high-quality food provision.

· Support the nursery in promoting positive food experiences for children, including cooking activities and food-based learning.

· Participate in staff meetings, training, and compliance audits as required.

· Manage stock levels, order supplies, and monitor deliveries to ensure fresh, high-quality ingredients are available.

· Work within budget guidelines while minimising food waste.

Please note: We undertake safeguarding checks on all our workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance 'Keeping Children Safe in Education'. As part of these checks, we require a current Enhanced DBS Disclosure for everyone working our nurseries. If you do not have a valid subscription to the DBS Update Service, we will require you to complete a new DBS application as part of the registration process.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: £12.21 per hour

Expected hours: 25 per week

Work Location: In person