We're looking for a Nursery Cook on a flexible working pattern to keep our kitchens running when our nursery cooks are on holiday or off sick. You'll work across all three Nest nurseries: Royal Wharf and Marco Polo in the Royal Docks (E16), and Embassy Gardens in Nine Elms (SW11). Expect around 15 weeks' work a year, mostly booked well in advance, with some shorter-notice days, so it fits well alongside other work, study or family commitments.
What you'll do
- Cook fresh breakfasts, lunches, teas and snacks from our seasonal menu, which changes each term and rotates on a four-week cycle
- Cater safely for allergies and dietary needs in our nut-free kitchens
- Keep the kitchen clean, organised and compliant with food safety standards, including temperature and cleaning records
- Manage stock and deliveries while you're on shift
- Work closely with the nursery team, and occasionally help children with simple baking sessions
What we're looking for
- Experience cooking in a nursery, school, care home or other professional kitchen
- A Level 2 Food Hygiene certificate, or willingness to complete it before you start
- Confidence managing allergens and special diets
- Reliability and flexibility, including travelling between our E16 and SW11 nurseries
- An enhanced DBS check: we'll arrange it, and you'll keep it registered on the DBS Update Service
What we offer
- £16 an hour
- Flexible work you can plan around, with most shifts booked well ahead
- Daytime hours only, Monday to Friday: no evenings or weekends
- Paid training, including food hygiene and allergen awareness
- Holiday pay on the hours you work, and a company pension when you're eligible
- A friendly team and regular socials
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Nursery Cook – Flexible Working Pattern employer: Nest Nurseries
Nest Embassy Gardens is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture where you can truly make a difference in the lives of young children. With fully funded training and continuous professional development opportunities, alongside generous benefits like private health insurance and childcare discounts, we prioritise your growth and wellbeing. Join us in Nine Elms, where you'll be part of a supportive team that values collaboration and innovation in early years education.
