Nursery Cook / Chef Nursery Support Central Support, London
Posted 13 days 3 hours ago by Storal Learning Ltd
Nursery: Farley Salisbury Nursery School, Church Road, Farley, Wiltshire, SP5 1AH
Hours: Full Time, Monday-Friday 8.30-5.30
Salary: £13.50 per hour
Benefits: Performance related bonus, 50% childcare discount, wellness day, and much more
Hi, I'm Emily, the Nursery Manager at Farley Salisbury Nursery.
Every day at Farley, we inspire our children to be curious, imaginative, and confident learners within our exceptional learning environment. Our nursery is a truly special place where children quickly develop a love for learning and a naturally inquisitive mind.
We strongly believe that outdoor learning plays a key role in building children's confidence, health, and well-being. That's why our children experience the joy and wonder of our beautiful rural setting at every opportunity-whether it's messy play, exploring the local wildlife, or simply enjoying nature with muddy hands and smiling faces!
Our experienced team brings a wealth of early years insight, and we understand that every child is unique, with their own story to tell. We tailor our approach to suit each individual, ensuring they learn in a way-and at a pace-that's just right for them.
With acres of space to roam and explore, Farley Salisbury Nursery is a place where imaginations thrive, outdoor adventures are part of everyday life, and children feel free to grow, play, and discover.
Who & What is Storal?
It's our collective group of Nurseries that we are happily a part of here at Farley Salisbury. Storal stands for high-quality outcomes for children and is passionate about Early Years. Bringing your whole self is a must-whether that's pink hair, being Neurospicy, or having a unique pastime, we encourage it all. Your unique self is what makes our Nursery even better. Check out our website to learn about our leaders and the expertise they bring to our Storal community.
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 a Nursery Chef/Cook, you will work closely with the Nursery Cook, assisting 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:
- Cater for children with specific dietary needs
- Work to an extremely high level regarding Food and Hygiene, Chartered Institute of Environmental Health Food Safety, Health and Safety, and Ofsted guidelines and regulations
- Ensure all children are kept safe and have rich, stimulating eating experiences
- Maintain stock levels and ensure stock rotation
- Follow COSHH and other relevant guidelines
- Deputise for the permanent Nursery Cook during absences, with the expectation of deputising full-time when required
What you'll need
- Level 2 Food and Hygiene
- Experience in a commercial kitchen as an assistant cook/chef or similar role
- Knowledge of Health and Safety regulations and COSHH
Why work for us:
- Family-Friendly Benefits: enhanced parental leave including maternity, paternity & adoption, and 50% childcare discount
- Wellbeing & Refuel Benefits: an extra day off per year for wellbeing, access to mental health support, and sick pay
- Financial Perks: emergency cash access before pay date, free financial coaching
- Social Perks: online community for peer socializing (book club, pets club, pinecones club) & ongoing professional development accessible anytime
Plus many more benefits.
We care about our people.
If you love the outdoors in any weather, this is a job for you-we'd love to welcome you.
Storal maintains the highest standards in safeguarding, child welfare, and creating a work environment that encourages feedback, discussion, and resilience. We take our role in the safety of children, families, and our team very seriously. As governed by the EYFS, we have a designated safeguarding lead in each setting, and all staff (and volunteers) complete thorough compliance checks prior to employment, including employment references & DBS.