Nursery Assistant Cook Job at Storal (Sittingbourne, Kent)

Nursery Cook / Chef

As a Nursery Cook, you’ll assist in preparing nutritious, freshly made meals whi...

Location

United Kingdom , Lincoln

Salary:

12.75 GBP / Hour

Storal

Expiration Date

Until further notice

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

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

What we offer

Performance related bonus
50% childcare discount
Enhanced parents leave including maternity, paternity & adoption
Access to modern-day, progressive mental health support & sick pay
Emergency cash access to your pay before pay date
Free financial coaching
Online community for peer-to-peer socializing eg. book club, pets club, pinecones club
Continuous professional development accessible to you at anytime

Fulltime

New

Nursery Cook

This is an exciting opportunity to join our Nursery team at an award winning Nur...

Location

United Kingdom , Leicester

Salary:

12.75 GBP / Hour

Storal

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Previous experience within a busy kitchen environment
Demonstrable experience as a skilled Cook ideally in a School or Nursery setting
Minimum NVQ level 1 or 2 in Catering or equivalent
Excellent culinary skills
Attention to detail
Strong teamwork skills are essential
Conduct yourself in a professional manner at all times with excellent customer service skills
Working on your own initiative
All applicants must undertake or possess an enhanced DBS check as it is mandatory

Job Responsibility

Managing the kitchen
Cooking and preparing all meals from scratch with fresh local food
Managing all areas of the kitchen, including ordering
Monitoring stock and wastage
Ensure all meals that leave the kitchen are presented to a high standard
Complying to hygiene regulations at all times
Planning the menus and cooking for 80 children’s meals
Working alongside a Kitchen Assistant

What we offer

Enhanced holidays
Paid sick pay
Extra wellness day off (yearly)
Accessing your pay before payday with PayCaptain
Childcare Discount + Funding
Compassionate leave & enhanced maternity (and more)
Partnerships with Vitality & Peppy
Fertility & menopause support
Gym discount
Free movie tickets

Fulltime

New

Nursery Cook and Classroom Assistant

We are looking to hire an experienced nursery cook who will work across all our ...

Location

United Kingdom , Tufnell Park; Crouch Hill; Paddington; West Hampstead; Angel; Islington

Salary:

26000.00 GBP / Year

Les Petites Etoiles

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Experience preparing food for large numbers of children and or adults
Level 2 Food Hygiene certificate or above
Food Allergen Awareness
At least one year of childcare experience
Health & Safety and safeguarding practices

Job Responsibility

Maintaining high hygiene standards to ensure a safe working environment following Food Standard Agency/ Environmental Health guidelines
Prepare a balanced rotating menu considering the children's dietary and cultural requirements
Maintaining necessary kitchen procedures and records
To undertake any other reasonable catering duties as requested by the Nursery Manager
Ensure all crockery, cutlery and cooking utensils are washed following food safety guidelines
Ensure that all foods are ready at the specified time and correctly served
To implement and maintain the company’s equal opportunities policy, ensuring that children, parents and the staff team are valued, and practice is positive and non-discriminatory
Responsible for caring for the children, supervising their daily activities, and organising and preparing activities and materials

What we offer

Sick pay
Training
Trip after ten years
Additional £1000 pay rise for staff who stay with us for two years and who have good performance
Events
Help for bike purchase
Well-being program
Free independent counselling service
Free lunches

Fulltime

New

Nursery Cook

Are you passionate about preparing nutritious meals and creating healthy eating ...

Location

United Kingdom , Exeter

Salary:

12.21 - 12.80 GBP / Hour

360 Resourcing Solutions

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Previous experience as a cook, preferably in a nursery, school, or similar setting
A good understanding of nutrition and dietary needs for young children
Strong organisational and time management skills to ensure meals are prepared and served on time
A Food Hygiene Certificate (Level 2 or higher)
Knowledge of food safety regulations, including allergy management
A passion for preparing healthy, child-friendly meals
Hold (or be willing to obtain) an enhanced DBS check registered on the Update Service
Be eligible to work in regulated roles- not on the Children’s Barred List
Successfully complete background and reference checks

Job Responsibility

Help to produce high standards of meals and food following the company ethos, in line with seasonal availability, financial budgets and reducing carbon footprint/sustainable purchasing
Follow all systems set by Tops including recipes, allergens, and label procedures
Assist in achieving food budgets
To ensure the kitchen meets the required 5* environmental health certificate
Monitor both stock levels and stock rotation

What we offer

Up to 60% childcare discount at Tops Day Nurseries
Exclusive discounts & rewards via Blue Light Card and Each Person platform (gyms, cinema, shopping, travel & many more)
Health & wellbeing support- NHS prescriptions, optical care & dental treatment
A generous holiday allowance- including your birthday off & a wellbeing day!

Fulltime

New

Nursery Housekeeper/Chef

Behind every safe and happy nursery is someone who keeps it sparkling. As our Nu...

Location

United Kingdom , Bingham

Salary:

7.55 - 12.21 GBP / Hour

360 Resourcing Solutions

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Right to work in the United Kingdom
Completion of a “Keeping Children Safe” Form
A DBS
At least 2 satisfactory employment references
Some roles may also require a 5-year employment history

Job Responsibility

Prepare and cook healthy and nutritious meals and snacks, from approved Cherubs Nurseries’ menus
Take an active role championing cooking and baking across all areas of the nursery
Maintain a high standard of hygiene, cleanliness and organisation in the kitchen
Ensure good stock rotation in cupboards, fridges and freezers
Ensure correct temperature of all food, especially high-risk food before service
Be aware of health and safety legislation which is relevant to the nursery kitchen
Attend both in-house and external training, as required
Take the lead in Environmental Health Inspections where you will aspire to achieve a ‘5’ grading
Empty all litter bins and remove waste from the setting, disposing of it appropriately
Ensure all high and low level dusting is completed, including underneath furniture

What we offer

30% off childcare at Cherubs Nurseries
Long-service awards for 5+ years service
Annual “Me Day” after 1 year’s service
Electric Car Scheme (for those eligible)
Free healthy lunch, made by our Nursery Chef
Committed to taking people where they want to go - from personalised professional development pathways to continuous internal training
Opportunity to progress and transfer internally

Kitchen Assistant

As a Kitchen Assistant at N Family, you’ll be cooking up a storm every day – sup...

Location

United Kingdom , Wandsworth, London

Salary:

23132.00 GBP / Year

N Family Club

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Previous experience in a commercial kitchen or a nursery kitchen
Experience in catering for a diverse range of dietary needs
A Food Preparation and Hygiene NVQ Level 2 or above (you’ll need to complete a Level 3 during induction if not already held)
A passion for food creativity and a love for working with children and families
A genuine interest in cooking with long-term culinary career goals
A willingness to adopt conscious practices within food and cooking, including recycling and creating as little food waste as possible
The ability to work quickly and effectively during busy service times
A positive, glass-half-full outlook
Bags of drive and motivation with a ‘make it happen’ attitude
A love for customer service

Job Responsibility

Assist with cooking fresh, tasty, and nutritious meals for the children and team every day
Make sure each meal meets the nutritional needs of different age groups and follows all food safety and choking guidelines
Support the Chef to cater to different dietary needs for all ages
Support with preparing daily lunches and smoothies for the nursery team, catering to a variety of diets and preferences
Support the Chef to keep on top of kitchen paperwork and checks, including cleaning schedules and daily safety logs
Order supplies, manage stock, and make sure the kitchen runs smoothly
Maintain the kitchen to a 5-star Food Hygiene standard
Build friendly, professional relationships with parents so they feel confident about the food their children eat

What we offer

Performance bonus – Up to £750 annually
Industry-leading holiday allowance – Up to 35 days, including a personal ‘Me’ day and Christmas closure
Development fund – £100 annual learning fund, plus paid N Academy training (level 3, EY Degrees, Forest School & more)
Family-friendly – Enhanced parental/fostering/neonatal leave after 2 years
Childcare – 40% discount, plus 6 emergency days annually
Loyalty rewards – 5-year bonus: around-the-world trip + 2 bonus weeks off
10-year bonus: “Out of this world” experience + 2 more weeks off
Referral scheme – Earn up to £1000 per successful hire
Amazing discounts – Save on groceries, shopping, fitness, and more
Travel support – Season ticket loans and cycle-to-work scheme

Parttime

New

Nursery Cook / Chef

Every day at Windmill, we encourage children to be inquisitive and creative in o...

Location

United Kingdom , Gravesend

Salary:

12.75 GBP / Hour

Storal

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Level 2 Food and Hygiene qualification
Experience in a commercial kitchen as an assistant cook/chef or something very similar
Knowledge of Health and Safety regulations and COSHH

Job Responsibility

Assist in preparing nutritious, freshly made meals
Maintaining the highest standards of safety and hygiene in the nursery kitchen
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

What we offer

Performance related bonus
50% childcare discount
Family Friendly Benefits- enhanced parents leave including maternity, paternity & adoption & Childcare Discount at 50% off all fees
Refuel Benefits- access to modern-day, progressive mental health support & sick pay
Financial Perks- emergency cash access to your pay before pay date, free financial coaching
Social Perks – online community for peer-to-peer socializing eg. book club, pets club, pinecones club & continuous professional development accessible to you at anytime

Fulltime

New

Nursery Cook

In each of our 21 settings we create experiences that are special, unique and ch...

Location

United Kingdom , High Wycombe

Salary:

12.26 - 12.73 GBP / Hour

RAFA Kidz

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Minimum NVQ Level 2 in food hygiene
Excellent knowledge of current legislations in Environmental Health and Food Standards Agency
Lots of stamina, patience, creativity and imagination
Abundance of great ideas to enhance mealtimes

Job Responsibility

Planning, preparation and serving of age appropriate, nutritious and well-balanced meals and snacks catering for the children’s individual dietary requirements and food allergies
Ordering, control, storage and rotation of kitchen stock
Ensuring that you and Kitchen Assistants ensure hygiene and cleanliness within the kitchen is of the highest standard in accordance with Environmental Health requirements and legislation

What we offer

Subsidised childcare to all permanent staff
Refer a Friend Bonus
Cycle to Work Scheme
Onsite Gyms at set locations
Eligible for Blue Light Discount Card

Parttime

Nursery Assistant Cook

Storal

Location:
United Kingdom , Sittingbourne, Kent

Category:
Gastronomy

Contract Type:
Not provided

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Job Description:

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Job Posted:
January 06, 2026

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