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About the Role

We are looking for a friendly, enthusiastic and adaptable Nursery Cook who enjoys preparing delicious, nutritious food and wants to make a positive difference to children's everyday experiences.

At Green Nurseries, we believe mealtimes are about much more than food. They are opportunities for children to develop healthy habits, discover new tastes and enjoy positive social experiences.

You'll be an important part of our nursery team, working collaboratively with colleagues to ensure children enjoy safe, nutritious and appealing meals and snacks.

What You'll Be Doing

·                Preparing and serving fresh, nutritious meals and snacks in line with current early years nutritional guidance.

·                Working with nursery staff and management to design varied, balanced and appealing menus.

·                Managing children's allergies, intolerances and individual dietary requirements safely and confidently.

·                Maintaining excellent kitchen hygiene and food safety standards, following Food Standards Agency guidance.

·                Managing food storage, stock rotation, ordering and relevant kitchen records.

·                Supporting the team with serving meals, clearing away and keeping kitchen and food preparation areas clean and organised.

·                Sharing ideas and helping to make mealtimes positive, inclusive and enjoyable for every child.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who:

·                Is warm, friendly, approachable and enjoys being part of a team.

·                Is flexible, reliable, adaptable and solution-focused.

·                Communicates positively, shares ideas and raises concerns respectfully and professionally.

·                Is organised, takes pride in their work and maintains high standards.

·                Has cooking or catering experience, ideally in a nursery, school or similar setting.

·                Has a Level 2 Food Safety and Hygiene qualification, or is willing to obtain one before undertaking food preparation duties.

·                Understands food allergies, safe food preparation and the importance of children's health and wellbeing or is willing to undertake further training.

What We Offer

A competitive salary, holiday entitlement, workplace pension, a supportive and welcoming team, and opportunities for training and professional development.

Safeguarding and Safer Recruitment

Green Nurseries is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All staff are expected to share this commitment.

Appointment is subject to safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, a children's barred list check where legally eligible, satisfactory references, verification of identity and right to work in the UK, and assessment of suitability to work with children.

Applicants will be required to complete an application form, including a full employment history and explanations of any gaps.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

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How to Apply

We'd love to hear from you!

Please send your CV to greenviewnursery25@gmail.com and request an application pack. All applicants will be required to complete our safer recruitment application form.

For an informal chat about the role, please email us. 

Come and help us make every mealtime something special!

Hoople Ltd is working on behalf of our Client as a Recruitment Agency.