Location - The Learning Tree Nursery School, 2A Carlisle Road, Romford, Essex
Hours - 5 days a week Monday to Friday, 10am to 5pm
Salary - up to £13 - Salary to be discussed based on experience and qualification
Benefits: Performance related bonus, 50% childcare discount and much much more
Hi, I'm Karly, the Nursery Manager at The Learning Tree.
At our nursery, we've created a warm, nurturing environment where children can thrive from babyhood through to preschool. Every space is thoughtfully designed to support each stage of development, encouraging curiosity, confidence, and a love for learning.
Our beautiful living walls bring the outside in, creating a calming, nature-inspired atmosphere indoors. Outside, our garden offers engaging opportunities for sand and water play, where children collaborate, explore, and learn together through play.
Children enjoy healthy, balanced meals in a central dining space that's both welcoming and social—building friendships and routines that support their well-being and development.
Who & What is Storal?
It's our collective group of Nurseries that we are happily apart of here at The Learning Tree. Storal stands for high quality outcomes for children and are passionate about Early Years. Bringing your whole self is a must if that's pink hair, being Neurospicy or having a unique pastime, we encourage it all. Your unique self is what makes our Nursery even better. Check out our website to learn about our leaders and the expertise they bring to our Storal community.
About you
You are a dedicated, Level 2 Food and Hygiene qualified cook with a solid understanding of Health and Safety regulations and COSHH and you're looking for a new role in a fun, friendly team, where you can thrive and make the most of your culinary skills.
What you'll be doing
As an Assistant Nursery Chef/Cook, you will be working closely with the Nursery Cook, you'll assist in preparing nutritious, freshly made meals while maintaining the highest standards of safety and hygiene in the nursery kitchen at all times. Your flexibility and reliability will ensure the smooth operation of the kitchen.
Day to day you will find yourself;
* Catering for children with specific dietary needs
* Working to an extremely high level when it comes to the relevant Food and Hygiene, Chartered Institute of Environmental Health-Food Safety, Health and Safety and Ofsted guidelines and regulations
* Ensuring that all children are kept safe and have rich stimulating eating experiences
* Maintaining stock levels and ensuring stock rotation
* Following COSHH and other relevant guidelines
* Deputising for the Cook in all absences with the expectation of deputising full time when this is required
What you'll need
* Level 2 Food and Hygiene
* Experience in a commercial kitchen as an assistant cook/chef or something very similar
* Knowledge of Health and Safety regulations and COSHH
What you'll get
* Competitive rates of pay dependent on experience, qualification and NMW age guidance
* Performance related bonuses
* 50% childcare discount
* Annual wellness day off
* Access to retail and other discounts through Perkbox
* 20 days holidays (plus bank holiday), increasing to 22 days after 2 years service and 25 days after 5 years service
* Dedicated learning and development support
* Access to one-to-one confidential counselling sessions through our Employee Assistance Programme
Plus, many more.
We care about our people.
About us
This nursery is part of Storal, a group of nurseries across England. It is our vision at Storal to be the nursery group that every family and educator wants to be part of. Our values are built around creating this environment for teams and children. We believe in high standards, praising each other, pulling together as a team whilst actively helping others to grow and that's only the beginning of the story. We do what we say we do and if you align with this approach, then a Storal nursery is the place for you.
Storal is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All employees will be subject to background checks, enhanced DBS check and reference checks.