Nursery Cook

Nursery: Alexandra Park, Demesne Road, Manchester, M16
Hours: Full time, 40 hrs pw, Monday - Friday
Salary: From £12.60- £13,00a hour dependent on experience and qualifications
Benefits: Performance related bonus, 50% childcare discount, wellness day and much much more

Hello, I'm Marie, the Nursery Manager at Alexandra Park.

At our nursery, we've cultivated a vibrant and supportive community of families, children, and dedicated team members who share a deep passion for nurturing children's growth through democratic learning.

Our experienced team of teachers, educators, and artists take a bilingual approach, with democracy, freedom, and respect at the heart of everything we do.

Children thrive in our setting, enjoying the independence to explore both our indoor and outdoor environments throughout the day. From the stimulating experiences at our allotment to the endless opportunities for adventure in nearby Alexandra Park, learning truly comes to life here.

About you

You are a dedicated, Level 2 Food and Hygiene qualified cook with asolid understanding of Health and Safety regulations and COSHH and you're looking for a new role in afun, friendly team, whereyou can thrive and make the most of your culinary skills.

What you'll be doing

As a 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.

Day to day you will find yourself;

• 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 permanent Nursery Cook in all absences with the expectation of deputising full time when this is required

What you'll need

• 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 you'll get

• Competitive rates of pay dependent on experience, qualification and NMW age guidance

• Performance related bonuses

• 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

About us

This nursery is part of Storal, a group of nurseries across England. It is our vision at Storal to be the nursery group that every family and educator wants to be part of. Our values are built around creating this environment for teams and children. We believe in high standards, praising each other, pulling together as a team whilst actively helping others to grow and that's only the beginning of the story. We do what we say we do and if you align with this approach, then a Storal nursery is the place for you.

Storal is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All employees will be subject to background checks, enhanced DBS check and reference checks.