Nursery Cook
Location: Thrive Banchory Riverview
Pay: £13.25 per hour
Shifts: Monday to Friday, 9:30 am to 5:30 pm (40 hrs/week).
Responsibilities
As a Nursery Cook, you will be responsible for preparing nutritious and appealing meals for our young children, encouraging healthy eating habits from an early age. Your role will involve maintaining strict Health and Safety standards throughout the food preparation process, ensuring that all meals are prepared in a safe and hygienic environment. Additionally, you will oversee the cleanliness and organization of the kitchen, ensuring it meets the highest standards of sanitation. Your attention to detail will be crucial in accommodating any special dietary or nutritional requirements of the children, ensuring their well‑being is prioritized in every meal.
Requirements
* Thorough understanding of working with allergens within a catering environment
* Experience within a nursery, care home, or similar settings
* Ability to work within time scales and understand the importance of time management
* Knowledge of cross‑contamination and its adverse impact if not adhered to
Benefits
* Earn an extra £400 per month through referrals
* Birthday holiday and wellbeing day off - an additional 2 days off paid leave
* Christmas week closure and Christmas shopping vouchers
* Company‑supplied and branded outdoor jackets
* Up to 85% off childcare discounts (T&C apply)
* Cash health plans – cashback on dental treatment & health services
* High street and gym membership discounts
* Free face‑to‑face counselling sessions
* Long‑service awards
* Monthly colleague spotlight rewards – cash incentive
* Personal progression career opportunities
* PVG registration paid for on behalf of Thrive
About Thrive
Thriving Childcare and Education provides inspiring childcare and education throughout the North West of England and Scotland. Our team is friendly, fun, and dedicated to making every day special. We’re growing fast and are passionate about developing our people with promotion opportunities and recognition of individual potential. With over twenty years of managing award‑winning nurseries and an innovative approach to education, we invite you to join our growing family.
Children first every time | Deliver everyday with passion | Be a positive role model | Teamwork
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