Details:
- Salary: £13 - 15.50 - Hour
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Part-Time
- Salary Per: Hour
- Location: EC1V Bunhill Greater London
- Date: 1 week ago
Description:
Job Title: Nursery Cook
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Location: City House, 250 City Road, Islington, EC1B 2AB
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Hours: 25-30 hours per week (Monday to Friday, 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM or similar)
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Pay: £13.00 – £15.50 per hour
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Job Type: Full-time
About the Role
We are looking for a Nursery Cook to join our BRAND-NEW nursery setting in Islington (100 childcare places).
Are you passionate about feeding little minds and tummies? We’re on the lookout for a Food Champion to join our nursery team — someone who sees the kitchen as a place where care, creativity, and community come together. You will also be responsible for keeping our nursery kitchen sparkling, safe, and welcoming for the little ones who play, learn, and grow with us every day.
What we offer:
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Competitive salary from £13.00 – £15.50 per hour
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Financial Flexibility: Access your pay as you earn it
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Company pension scheme
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Growth: Learning and Development opportunities supporting both personal and professional growth
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Family Perks: Generous childcare discount
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Discounts: Retail discounts to save on your daily shopping
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Wellbeing Support: Employee Assistance Programme
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Free access to an online GP (so you and your family can get the medical support they need)
As a Nursery Chef, you will:
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Serve delicious balanced meals that children and parents trust, in accordance with the nursery's nutritional guidance for the under-fives.
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Maintain a safe, clean, and hygienic kitchen, always meeting food hygiene and health & safety standards.
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Comply with all company policies around preparing and serving food, including managing various dietary requirements.
What we are looking for:
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A genuine love for working in an environment with children.
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Holds a Food Hygiene qualification, or is willing to work towards one.
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A great eye for detail and a genuine pride in your work.
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Ability to plan ahead, stay organised, and work independently.
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Understanding of (or willingness to learn) basic health, safety, and hygiene procedures.
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Effective communication skills to speak with colleagues and management regarding schedules, supply needs, and maintenance issues.
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A positive attitude and a caring approach to everything you do.
About Us
My Ohana is an equal opportunities employer and values equity, inclusion, and diversity. We welcome people of different nationalities, backgrounds, beliefs, experiences, abilities, and perspectives. We commit to continuing to build a more diverse workforce, which is inclusive and supportive for every individual.
Applicants will need to show they have the right to work in the United Kingdom. The successful candidate will be subject to a DBS, reference, and social media checks