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Assistant Nursery Cook

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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.

Job Responsibility:

  • 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

Requirements:

  • 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 we offer:
  • Performance related bonus
  • 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

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 20, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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