Nursery Cook

We have an opportunity for a  Nursery Cook to work in our Laindon Nursery based in Laindon.  The nursery is part of a group of full daycare nurseries that provides childcare and support for young children and their families.

Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, pro rata for part-time employees
• A generous workplace pension scheme
• 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
• Birthday leave so you can have a day off for your birthday dedicated to you and your well being
• Enhanced sickness pay and paid bereavement leave
• A Recruitment Referral Payment Scheme, giving you an introductory payment of up to £300 if someone you have referred to the Alliance takes up a role in the charity.
• Vitality membership wellness and fitness app – including lots of great health benefits, rewards, telephone, and face to face counselling
• Savings of up to 25% on O2 Refresh Airtime Plan on any new phone or tablets
• A dedicated mental health First aider to support your mental well being

Main duties:

• You will be responsible for maintaining a safe, clean and healthy kitchen environment and preparing and serving nutritional meals to children and adults. 
• You will regulate kitchen stock control and ensure that specific dietary requirements are met.

Requirements:

• A current Food Hygiene Certificate and a current First Aid Certificate.
• The ability to organise, plan and cook nutritious meals. 
• You will also need an awareness of food allergies and health and safety issues.
• You will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check, if your current certificate is not subscribed to the update service.

Hours per week:  20, Monday to Friday, 9:30am to 1:30pm 

Weeks per year:  52 

Interview date: Monday 15th January 2024