Join The Team as a Nursery Cook!
We are recruiting for this Nursery Cook position in the Romford (RM12) postcode area, who has a passion for cooking and has experience in a nursery setting, with children aged 0-5 years old.
If you are passionate about early years care and education and share their values, apply now to be part of a caring and progressive nursery dedicated to making a difference in children’s lives close to RM12.
Job Specification for this Nursery Cook role to include:
- Part Time hours working 30 hours per week, all year round – 9am to 3pm
- Nursery/school cooking experience preferred but will consider restaurant or other sector experience
- Cooking fresh produce
- Car parking available outside nursery
- Easily accessible by car and public transport from Gerrards Cross, Denham, Chalfont St Peter and surrounding areas, close to the town centre
What skills are required for this Nursery Cook role ?
- Chef qualification or LV2 Food Hygiene (or willing to do qualification maybe considered)
- 2 years experience of working in a school or nursery kitchen
- Good knowledge of the UPDATED Early Years Foundation Stage, Safeguarding and Health and Safety
- Previous experience of cooking within a school kitchen preferred
Personal Specification for this Nursery Cook role:
- Working hours are Monday to Friday, all year round, 9am to 3pm
- Catering for 38 children per day currently
- Providing the children with a nutritional, balanced lunch and tea menu.
- You must be ok with a small kitchen environment (was previously a house)
- To cook using fresh ingredients and maintain a high standard of cleanliness in line with the Food Standards Agency.
Benefits Include:
- Excellent annual salary, with bonus scheme
- Additional training/development if required
- Kitchen being the central hub of the nursery, warm and friendly atmosphere
- Free car parking on site
- 28 days annual leave
Salary: Excellent salary is up to £21,060 pa/£13.50 per hour, depending upon knowledge, and experience in a nursery/school kitchen.
Please send your current CV via email to aj@megalorecruit.co.uk, if you are interested in this position.
Megalo Recruit supports a huge number of nursery and preschool settings across London and the Home Counties, all offering great prospects and opportunities. Should this particular role not be of interest to you, pop us a call and we can discuss other opportunities that may better suit your requirements. We may also be able to negotiate something for you.
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