Cook/ Catering Assistant

Red Bus Nursery & Pre-School; Bristol; On-site

Job description

Location:
Flax Bourton,
Flax Bourton, Bristol, BS48 1UL, United Kingdom

We are recruiting for a Cook at our setting in Flax Bourton!

The Company

We are a childcare business who are going places with an ambitious growth plan. Everything we do is about quality and we are graded “outstanding” by Ofsted in both our existing settings.

We have been operating as a company for over 11 years. We continually strive to do things better and we just want Red Bus to be the best place ever for children and the best place for staff to work.

We really value and take care of our staff team and they all work so well together, supporting each other and helping where they can.

About the Nursery

This 100 place nursery is located in Flax Bourton on Old Weston Road, a quiet, leafy street a few minutes from the A370 which runs from Weston-Super-Mare all the way to central Bristol. The nursery offers all year round care for babies and children from 3 months to 5 years between 7.30am – 6pm. Amazing facilities, fully resourced with wonderful outside experiences for children.

About the role

The nursery cooks all food in house and we are looking for a special someone to support our Catering Manager in providing exceptional food for our children. You should have an understanding of preparing nutritious meals for those with allergies and individual requirements as this is a high priority. Being passionate about cooking is a must-have and you should also be happy to work in a close team.

Who we are looking for

• Minimum 1 year of commercial cooking experience.
• Knowledge of hygiene and food regulations and inspection criteria.
• Experience of working in a busy kitchen.
• Experience in working in a small staff team.
• Identifying problems and creating solutions.
• This is a desirable position for someone with previous school or care home kitchen experience, but not essential.

What we offer

• Permanent, part-time (28 hours per week between Monday and Thursday, 10am – 5.30pm with a 30 minute unpaid break).
• Christmas off - we close on all bank and public holidays and over Christmas!
• 20 days holiday per annum rising to 25 plus all bank and public holidays.
• £12.10 per hour.
• Free uniform/whites.
• Easy parking.
• Company & staff events.
• Employer contributory pension scheme & company sick pay.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• First DBS free.

Due to the nature of the role, you will need to complete an enhanced criminal record disclosure (DBS check).

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people; all staff and volunteers are required to share this commitment.