Nursery Cook – Flexible Working Pattern

We're looking for a Nursery Cook on a flexible working pattern to keep our kitchens running when our nursery cooks are on holiday or off sick. You'll work across all three Nest nurseries: Royal Wharf and Marco Polo in the Royal Docks (E16), and Embassy Gardens in Nine Elms (SW11). Expect around 15 weeks' work a year, mostly booked well in advance, with some shorter-notice days, so it fits well alongside other work, study or family commitments.

What you'll do

• Cook fresh breakfasts, lunches, teas and snacks from our seasonal menu, which changes each term and rotates on a four-week cycle
• Cater safely for allergies and dietary needs in our nut-free kitchens
• Keep the kitchen clean, organised and compliant with food safety standards, including temperature and cleaning records
• Manage stock and deliveries while you're on shift
• Work closely with the nursery team, and occasionally help children with simple baking sessions

What we're looking for

• Experience cooking in a nursery, school, care home or other professional kitchen
• A Level 2 Food Hygiene certificate, or willingness to complete it before you start
• Confidence managing allergens and special diets
• Reliability and flexibility, including travelling between our E16 and SW11 nurseries
• An enhanced DBS check: we'll arrange it, and you'll keep it registered on the DBS Update Service

What we offer

• £16 an hour
• Flexible work you can plan around, with most shifts booked well ahead
• Daytime hours only, Monday to Friday: no evenings or weekends
• Paid training, including food hygiene and allergen awareness
• Holiday pay on the hours you work, and a company pension when you're eligible
• A friendly team and regular socials

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