At Thrive Childcare and Education, we know childhood is a treasured time and so we put our children and their families first every time. Furthermore, we take great pride in looking after our staff to ensure longevity of employment/staff retention, training and career developmental opportunities. Who are Thrive Childcare & Education? Since we started as a business, we have acquired some fantastic groups of nurseries, all of which are of the highest quality and integrity. All our Nurseries in Scotland and England are well establish under Thrive Childcare & Education brands. Nearly 50 nurseries across the company (and growing) 1200 plus Thrive Childcare and Education colleagues 4000 plus families in our care Being recognised as a local provider of choice has resulted in greater demand for nursery places and that’s where YOU come in. We are recruiting for the following role(s) and applicants are encouraged to ring our support teams to explore our opportunities on a confidential basis. Details Rate - 30 Hours Per Week (6 hours each day Monday to Friday inclusive) £12.40 Per Hour Role 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 organisation 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 prioritised in every meal. To be eligible for this role you must have experience and be able to demonstrate the following; Thorough understanding and importance of working with allergens within a catering environment. Experience within a nursery, care home or similar settings. Be able to work within time scales and understand the importance of time management Thorough understanding of cross contamination and its adverse impact if not adhered to Location - Happitots Boddam! So, if you are looking to join a meaningful and values-based business, you have come to the right place! What’s in this for YOU? Highly competitive rates of pay which includes additional paid days off Birthday/Wellbeing day off. YOU can earn extra money through monthly referrals. We are not an employment agency – we are an employer of choice. A professional, supportive and speedy onboarding service which includes paid DBS and PVG registrations. Personal progression, training, induction programmes which can led to career opportunities. Christmas week closure ensures YOU can spend valuable time off with family. Company supplied and paid for uniforms and PPE Up To 85% ff Childcare Discounts (T&C Apply) Long Service Awards Monthly Colleague Spotlight Rewards - Cash Incentive In line with CQC & Care Inspectorate regulations, we require and will undertake Enhanced DBS/PVG, Right to Work, Reference and Employment History checks in line with Government guidelines for this role and safer recruitment best practice. All our clients are equally entitled to have their needs met in a safe, fair and balanced way. Thrive Childcare & Education are responsible for promoting Equal Opportunities for all and for challenging any behaviour or practice which discriminates against any client or colleague on the grounds of race, religion, disability, age, gender, sexual orientation, identity or any other perceived difference.