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  • Nursery Cook & General Support Assistant
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    Nursery Cook & General Support Assistant
    5 hours ago
    £12.71–£13.5 hourly
    Part-time
    Hersham

    Full job description Nursery Cook & General Support Assistant The Nest Day Nursery | Hersham, Walton-on-Thames, Surrey Salary: £12.71 to £13.50 per hour, depending on experience Hours: 35 paid hours per week, Monday to Friday Job Type: Permanent, full-time, all year round About The Nest The Nest is a small, independent day nursery with a warm, friendly, home-from-home atmosphere. We take pride in providing children with freshly cooked, nutritious meals and a caring, stimulating environment where they can learn, play and thrive. We're looking for a friendly, reliable and enthusiastic person who enjoys cooking but would also welcome the variety of helping with other aspects of nursery life. About the Role This is a varied position combining responsibility for our nursery kitchen with practical support across the wider nursery. You'll spend approximately 18 to 20 hours per week managing the kitchen, with the remaining hours helping our nursery team with a range of practical, creative and organisational tasks. We're looking for someone who enjoys variety, takes initiative and is happy to lend a hand wherever needed. Key Responsibilities 1. Cooking and Kitchen Management • Prepare fresh, healthy and nutritious meals for our nursery children., • Plan and manage weekly online food shopping and ordering within an agreed budget., • Cater safely for children with food allergies and special dietary requirements., • Maintain food hygiene, cleanliness and kitchen safety standards., • Manage food storage, stock rotation and minimise unnecessary food waste., • Keep the kitchen clean, organised and running efficiently. 2. Nursery and General Support Alongside your kitchen responsibilities, you'll help support the wider nursery team with a variety of tasks. Additional responsibilities could include: • Social media and marketing: Taking responsibility for preparing our weekly Instagram content and helping with nursery marketing activities, subject to our safeguarding procedures and manager approval., • Garden and outdoor areas: Weeding, general outdoor upkeep and helping establish and maintain a children's vegetable and herb garden., • Cleaning and housekeeping: Assisting with routine cleaning, laundry, tidying rooms and keeping nursery spaces and resources organised., • Activity preparation: Preparing materials for art and sensory activities, helping with displays and maintaining our dedicated art room., • Cooking club: Helping practitioners organise and deliver cooking activities with the children., • Stock and supplies: Monitoring and restocking consumables, organising storage areas and helping manage nursery supplies., • Events and nursery presentation: Helping prepare for parent events, our planned coffee mornings and nursery tours, ensuring the nursery looks welcoming and presentable. These responsibilities will vary depending on the nursery's needs, and appropriate training and guidance will be provided. Cooking and kitchen management will remain the primary responsibility of the role. About You We're looking for someone who is practical, enthusiastic, organised and enjoys being part of a small, friendly team. Essential Requirements • Confident preparing fresh, home-cooked meals independently., • Basic understanding of food hygiene and safe food preparation., • Good organisational and time management skills., • Reliable, hardworking and willing to take initiative., • Friendly, approachable and comfortable working in a nursery environment., • Flexible and happy to undertake a variety of practical tasks., • Willing to undertake relevant training, including food safety, allergen awareness and safeguarding. Desirable, But Not Essential • Previous cooking experience in a nursery, school, care setting or similar environment., • Level 2 Food Safety and Hygiene for Catering qualification., • Basic computer and social media skills., • An interest in gardening, children's activities and early years education. You do not need to be a qualified chef or hold an early years qualification. If you don't already have a food hygiene qualification, The Nest will arrange and pay for appropriate online food safety training. We will also provide training in allergen awareness and our nursery's food preparation procedures. What matters most is having the right attitude, being organised and being confident preparing fresh, nutritious meals. What We Offer • Competitive hourly pay of £12.71 to £13.50, depending on experience., • 35 paid hours per week, Monday to Friday., • Daytime working hours with no evenings or weekends., • A friendly, welcoming and supportive nursery team., • A varied Pay: £12.71-£13.50 per hour Expected hours: 35.0 per week Work Location: In person

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  • Grill Chef
    Grill Chef
    6 days ago
    £13–£19 hourly
    Full-time
    Cobham

    The Ivy Collection: The Ivy is established as an iconic destination for fine dining and impeccable service, The Ivy represents elegance, sophistication, and culinary excellence. With a rich history spanning decades, our commitment to exceeding guest expectations remains unwavering. Job Description: As a Grill Chef, you will be responsible for cooking a wide variety of steaks as well as chicken, burgers and seasonal meats. Your deep knowledge of different cuts and grilling techniques will be essential in ensuring each dish meets our high standards. You’ll work efficiently to keep orders moving quickly, ensuring all meats are cooked to the precise temperatures requested by the guests, while maintaining the pace of the kitchen during busy service hours. Benefits & Rewards: Competitive Industry pay (Hourly + Tronc) A Management Career Development Program which includes online and practical assessments. Extra holiday allowance for length of service, up to 5 extra days after 5 years. 50% staff discount for you and up to 3 friends when you dine in our restaurants. Celebrate career anniversaries, with a gift voucher to dine in our restaurants. You can take your Birthday as a day off - Guaranteed! Access to discounts on 100s of retailers, health, entertainment, travel & more Guaranteed 20 hours minimum contract. Requirements: Previous experience as a Grill Chef or Senior Chef de Partie. Knowledge of different steak temperatures and resting times. Knowledge of different meats and their characteristics. Experience in using a variety of Grill Equipment, including ceramic briquette grills. Strong culinary skills with a passion for cooking and learning. Ability to work efficiently under pressure in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities: Prepare and cook high-quality dishes according to recipes and standards. Set up and stock their assigned section with necessary supplies and ingredients. Collaborate closely with prep chefs to monitor inventory and ensure correct daily par levels. Maintain cleanliness and organisation of work areas, adhering to food safety. Follow instructions from the Senior Management to ensure consistency and quality in every dish. Excellent communication and teamwork skills. Join our culinary team and take the next step in your career as a Grill Chef! The Ivy Collection is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. About us: Our shared CARING values help create an environment where we are happy, and engaged and we care for ourselves, our colleagues, our guests, and we celebrate our individualities and differences Application Form Application Form - TM Open Positions 1 Is this a backfilled position? No ATR Notes new Location Full Address: The Ivy Cobham Garden, 48 High Street, Cobham, Surrey, KT11 3EF, GB Shown Address: The Ivy Cobham Garden

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  • Nursery Practitioner
    Nursery Practitioner
    27 days ago
    £28500–£31075 yearly
    Full-time
    Surrey

    Qualified Nursery Practitioner Level 2/3 Location: Croydon (West Wickham) Salary: £28,500.to £31,075. Contract: Full-time, Permanent, We are recruiting on behalf of our client who is looking for a fantastic full-time Nursery Practitioner opportunity available for an enthusiastic and versatile Level 2 or Level 3 qualified practitioner in our nursery in Croydon. Responsibilities: of the Level 2/3 Nursery Practitioner: • To act as a key worker and provide care for a small group of children, • Using your knowledge of the EYFS, help plan daily activities and provide suitable play and learning opportunities, • To write learning journeys for your key children and contribute to room planning, • To ensure children develop and learn in a safe, stimulating and supportive environment, • To monitor children’s progress and share information about their development with parents and carers, • To carry out all duties associated with caring for your key group and supporting the daily nursery routine What we’re looking for: • Level 2 or Level 3 Childcare Qualification (required), • Experience is essential working with children aged 0-5, • Strong knowledge of the EYFS framework and safeguarding practices, • Excellent communication skills with children, parents, and colleagues, • A warm, nurturing approach with a genuine love for supporting children’s development, • Previous experience working in an early years setting, • The right to work in the UK What we offer: • A supportive, welcoming team environment, • Ongoing professional development and training opportunities for a Nursery Practitioner, • Competitive salary (based on experience and qualifications), • Opportunities for career progression All successful applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check, join the DBS Update Service and provide two suitable references confirming their suitability to work with children. Apply today send your most up-to-date CV. Plus Staff Recruitment is a specialist Early Years and Education Recruitment Company working with Nurseries and Primary Schools settings across London, Kent and Surrey. We respect candidate confidentiality and will not share your profile to our clients or request any references without your consent. We cater for all Early Years jobs and currently have Nursery Manager, Deputy Manager, QTS, Montessori, Room Leader and Early Years Practitioner / Nursery Nurse vacancies Plus Staff Recruitment are an Equal Opportunities Employer

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