Assistant Cook
1. Blueberry Nursery School by Storal
2. Hove, East Sussex, BN3 1QB
3. Assistant Cook
4. Part Time, 20-25 Hours per week, Monday to Friday
Highly sought after and reputable, Blueberry in Hove is an ‘Outstanding’ Ofsted-rated nursery school.
We are looking for passionate and ambitious Assistant Cook who will prepare nutritionally balanced, freshly prepared meals and be responsible for the safe and hygienic management of the nursery kitchen.
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.
About the job:
5. Provide balanced and nutritional meals for all children attending the nursery and catering for children with specific dietary needs
6. Instill Storal Values to Food and Hygiene and compliance with the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health-Food Safety, Health ad Safety and within the guidelines of Ofsted
7. Ensure all children are kept safe and have rich stimulating experiences
8. Maintaining stock levels and ensuring stock rotation
9. To be aware of COSHH and follow relevant guidelines
10. To deputise for the Cook in all absences with the expectation of deputising full time when this is required
About you:
11. Level 2 Food and Hygiene
12. Minimum of 6 months experience in a similar role
13. Understanding of Health and Safety regulations and COSHH
14. Reflecting the Storal values around responsibility, openness and working together
What we can offer you:
Salary: Up to £10.42 to £11.00 per hour based on experience and qualifications
15. Annual wellness day off
16. Company sick pay
17. 50% childcare discount
18. Access to retail and other discounts through Perkbox
19. Holidays increasing to 22 days after 2 years service and 25 days after 5 years service
20. Performance related bonuses
21. Dedicated learning and development support
22. Access to one-to-one confidential counselling sessions through our Employee Assistance Programme
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 checks and reference checks.