Nursery Cook

2 weeks ago

Poole BH EU, United Kingdom Yarrells Preparatory School Ltd Full time £14,500 - £29,400 per year

Yarrells: A great big hug of a school

Yarrells School and Nursery is looking for a skilled, creative and hardworking Nursery Cook / Chef to join our team. You will work 20 weeks per year, during the school holidays, between approximately 9am and 1pm.

We are seeking a very special person to join us in this catering role. Someone who:

  • Has experience of preparing and cooking raw-ingredients in-line with a set menu, to produce a range of different meals that cater for varied dietary requirements, in a professional kitchen environment.
  • Is able to accurately record temperature checks, understand allergy management and food wastage, and will work within health, safety and environment guidelines as required.
  • Can ensure that a clean, safe and tidy 5-star kitchen is maintained, ensuring appropriate COSHH and allergy management protocols are implemented at all times.
  • Will work within a tight budget and champion healthy eating.

You will have a positive attitude, an ability to work on your own and as part of a team, and a willingness to be an active part of a busy prep school and Nursery environment.

At Yarrells, we have a genuine team spirit and every single person is uniquely valued for who they are and what they bring to our community.

Blending tradition, informality and innovation, we work hard to offer a vibrant and stimulating professional environment.

If you want to play a meaningful role in the lives of our young people, join our magical school and nursery today

If you would like to discuss the role in more detail, please call or email.

Start Date: 15th December 2025

Contract: permanent

Hours: part time, school holidays ONLY, Monday to Friday, guideline 20 hours per week

Pay: £14.50 per hour

How to Apply: apply via Indeed today

All successful candidate will be subject to safer recruitment checks.

Yarrells Preparatory School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants should read the School's Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy, which are available on the School's website. Applicants are required to declare any criminal convictions or cautions, or disciplinary proceedings related to children and young people and must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: £14.50 per hour

Expected hours: 15 – 20 per week

Benefits:

  • Discounted or free food
  • Employee discount
  • On-site parking

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 01/12/2025

Expected start date: 15/12/2025

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