Nest Embassy Gardens is our newest nursery, at 14 New Union Square, Nine Elms, SW11, for children from 6 months to 5 years. We're looking for a permanent Nursery Cook to run our kitchen and cook fresh, healthy food that our children love, Monday to Friday, with no evenings or weekends.
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 kitchen, from weaning babies to pre-schoolers
Keep the kitchen clean, organised and compliant with food safety standards, including temperature and cleaning records
Order stock and manage deliveries within budget
Work closely with the nursery team and parents, 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, organisation and pride in your kitchen
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, Monday to Friday daytime hours
Paid training, including food hygiene and allergen awareness
Private health insurance (after one year)
Cycle to Work scheme and interest-free season ticket loans
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