Ormiston Families - Ipswich, Suffolk IP3 9BU £12.60 per hour 27.5 hours per week Part Time, we would consider term time only Maternity Cover Reference: 0157 Required as soon as possible Your role Play Out Ipswich are looking for a Nursery Cook with a passion for food and working with young children who would like to join us to cover maternity leave. You will be responsible for planning, preparing and cooking healthy balanced meals for the children in our care who range from babies to pre-schoolers. You will have experience of working in a kitchen and an understanding of food hygiene and health and safety requirements, including cleanliness of the kitchen, checking temperatures, dates and allergens on food products and ensuring all food is safely stored. Alongside the nursery management you will be planning menus, ordering food, checking deliveries and carrying our risk assessments. Whilst the cooking of good food is an essential requirement, we are also looking for someone who is open and approachable with the children and the staff. Your responsibilities To be responsible for the planning and provision of a healthy, nutritionally balanced menu of hot and cold meals for the nursery children. This must reflect the diversity of the children and take account of any individual dietary requirements and food allergies. Take responsibility to make sure all dietary requirements are catered for and clearly communicated to teams. Work in co-operation and partnership with the nursery team and parents to encourage a healthy and nutritious diet. Where appropriate to support nursery staff in involving the children in food preparation activities. To implement and maintain effective programmes of parent partnership as part of the nurseries’ inclusive ethos. To ensure the effective use of equipment and resources and routine cleaning of equipment to maintain the hygiene and safety within the nursery. To respond appropriately to issues regarding confidentiality; for example, being aware of personal information regarding children. You will need: Relevant level 2 qualification in food handling/preparation or equivalent experience Current food hygiene certificate. Experience of cooking healthy, nutritionally balanced hot meals. Ability to plan healthy, nutritionally balanced menus. Ability to maintain the cleanliness and hygiene standards of food preparation areas and equipment Excellent organisational skills and ability to keep accurate records. About us Ormiston Families is one of the leading charities working with children, young people, and families in the East of England. We take early and preventative action to support families to be safe, healthy, and resilient. All our services help people to build stronger networks, learn from experience and feel in control of their own wellbeing. We can only achieve this with the people who choose to work for us. Play Out is a child focused, outdoor loving, puddle jumping, mud pie making childcare group. Our highly experienced and passionate team is committed to supporting children to develop through a rich learning environment. Play Out Ipswich is situated just outside the town centre, on Felixstowe Road, with close links to the main road and rail network. The nursery operates from 8am to 6pm daily. We will offer you: Company pension scheme Regular staff events Employee Assistance Programme Employee Discount Scheme We have trained Mental Health First Aiders who form our Wellbeing Team, promoting mental and physical health. Ormiston Families has also signed the pledge to support our employees going through the menopause in the workplace Cycle to Work Scheme. For more information To find out more about us, please visit our website (ormiston.org). For an informal discussion only, please contact the HR Team by emailing HRormistonfamilies.org.uk. How to apply To apply, please complete your application online by visiting our vacancies page (ormiston.org/vacancy). Closing date: 9am, 25 April 2025.