We are looking for a caring, passionate person who can prepare home-cooked meals for our children aged 6 months to 4 years. You will support our nursery cooks creating delicious, balanced meals, following our four week rolling menu. Our meals are designed to be sustainably sourced, low sugar and age appropriate. We only serve high quality, low fat, locally sourced meat.
Job Roles
Nursery Bank Cook
Locations - We are looking for someone that can attend at least two (but ideally all 3) of the following sites
Bletchingdon Setting – OX5 3DH
Eynsham – OX29 4EH
Farmoor – OX2 9NT
Hours/Contracts Available
7.30am – 1.30pm
(Please note we are a 51 weeks a year nursery and this is not a term time position.)
Salary
£15.00-£17.50 per hour
Roles and responsibilities
As our new Nursery Cook you will:
* be available to cover the absences and holidays of our nursery cook team
* be able to work both independently and cooperatively with the management Team, nursery staff and the children.
* maintain an excellent standard of cleanliness and hygiene in the whole kitchen.
* be able to cater for the individual dietary requirements of each of the children
* work to the requirements of Safer Food Better Business requirements and COSHH.
* have at least 1 year's professional cooking experience
More Information
Further information about our nursery and the roles on offer is available on our web site
Safeguarding
Willow Cottage is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Applicants must be able to provide evidence of having the right to live and work in the UK and must undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and DBS and barred lists checks.
Further details of our safeguarding commitment can be found at
Equal Opportunities
We are an equal opportunities employer. Please see our willow- web site for further information.
Benefits
Competitive and regularly review salary
Flexible working arrangements
50% staff discount on fees
Bonus annual leave for Christmas Shopping
We support both inhouse and external training
We promote and support many internal career opportunities
We are a family business promoting caring, supportive environment and culture
Refer a friend scheme
Uniform
There is ample free parking on our site
We our staff are able to join the NEST pension scheme
Beautiful countryside setting
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: £15.00-£17.50 per hour
Benefits:
* Company events
* Company pension
* Employee discount
* On-site parking
* Referral programme
Application question(s):
* Do you have experience in cooking in a nursery or school?
* Do you have experiencing in cooking for specific dietary needs?
Work Location: In person