Summary

Would you like to have up to 50 paid days off work a year?

If your answer is YES, then we have an opportunity for you to join one of our 44-day nurseries, where we are going above and beyond by giving our colleagues the opportunity to have up to 50 paid days off work a year, to further improve 'work-life' balance and promote better workplace happiness. This is a first for the Early Years Sector.

You will join us as the Nursery Cook/Chef at our Green Park Day Nursery in Reading.

There is already a Cook in post at the nursery. Due to the size of the setting, which accommodates up to 105 children daily, the kitchen team is made up of two Cooks and a Kitchen Assistant, to ensure high standards are maintained.

This role is being offered on a full-time basis (37.5 hours a week, all-year-round). Your working days are Monday-Friday and you will work a combination of early shifts and late shifts (07:00am-15:30pm and 09:00am-17:30pm).

We are seeking a very special person to join us in this catering role. Someone who:

• Has experience of preparing and cooking raw-ingredients in-line with a set menu, to produce a range of different meals that cater for varied dietary requirements, in a professional kitchen environment.
• Is able to accurately record temperature checks, produce essential reports on allergy management and food wastage, and will work in conjunction with the central health, safety and environment support team as required.
• Can effectively work in partnership with the other Cook and Kitchen Assistant to ensure that a clean, safe and tidy 5-star kitchen is maintained, ensuring appropriate COSHH and allergy management protocols are implemented at all times.
• Can manage a budget, champions healthy eating and enjoys working in a busy, team-orientated environment.

Just some of the benefits we have to offer you include:

• An annual salary of £23,166-£28,584 (when working 37.5 hours).
• Up to 50 paid days off work.
• The potential for an annual tax-free dividend payment.
• Childcare discount from day one; 75% for your children and/or 40% for your grandchildren.
• Perkbox access offering various retail discounts and reduced ticket prices on days out.
• 'Recommend a friend' bonuses of £1,000 every time you successfully refer someone to join our partnership.
• Complimentary breakfast, lunch and refreshments when you are at work.
• Mental Health App, Employee Assistance Scheme, Occupational Health Service and private medical care.

Successful applicants will need to provide 'right to work in the UK' documentation and evidence of any qualifications essential to the role, undertake a DBS check and provide satisfactory references, prior to commencing employment with us. If your application is successful, our recruitment and compliance team will be there to support you through our onboarding process, every step of the way.