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  • Nursery Cook & General Support Assistant
    Nursery Cook & General Support Assistant
    7 days 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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  • Artists, Designers & Creatives Wanted For Children's After School Clubs
    Artists, Designers & Creatives Wanted For Children's After School Clubs
    10 days ago
    £35–£45 hourly
    Part-time
    London

    Are you interested in creativity and helping inspire children? We run after school clubs that provide children with opportunities to explore their imagination using lego and technology. Clubs pay £35 - £45 ph. We run four types of clubs: Building Blocks - A club where students get to explore projects and games such as bridge building, tree house making and zip line challenges using Lego. Programmable Robotics - A club where students learn to build and code small interactive robots. They are able to do this even if they have absolutely no prior experience of robotics or coding. Virtual Reality Design - Our newest club, where children learn to build 3D worlds and then bring what's on the screen into the real world. (Think projected solar systems and planets flying through the classroom) AI Adventures: An engaging club where students dive into artificial intelligence through creative, age-appropriate projects, learning how smart technology works while bringing their own AI-powered ideas to life. No prior experience is needed as we provide training for each of these. What We Offer • Competitive pay: The starting rate is £35ph for Building Blocks and £40 for our other clubs. This increases by £5ph after 3 terms of teaching. We also cover travel expenses., • Fully equipped: All teaching materials and ready-to-use lesson plans are provided., • Supportive community: Connect with a vibrant network of fellow educators to share tips and ideas., • Local: Run weekly term-time sessions across London (typically 3:30–4:30 PM, with some double sessions) at schools close to where you live. What We Are Looking For • Childcare confidence: A natural ability and confidence working with children (no formal teaching qualification required)., • Reliable commitment: Able to commit to teaching at least one weekly hour session for the whole term., • Compliance: Must hold an Enhanced DBS certificate (or be willing to let us apply for one on your behalf) and complete safeguarding documentation., • Training readiness: Willing to participate in a 2-hour initial training session and go over teaching materials before each session We are a young company that is continuing to grow and are looking for people to get involved and bring their passions and skills. Ready to join us?

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  • Commis Chef
    Commis Chef
    20 days ago
    £13–£16 hourly
    Full-time
    Richmond

    Our Commis Chef: • £13.00-16.00 per hour, • Guaranteed 48-60 hours weekly, • Meals on duty., • 28 days holiday entitlement., • A kitchen specked out with the best equipment., • Excellent staff facilities., • Opportunity to develop and grow to Chef de Partie Ideal Candidate: • Previous experience as a Commis Chef., • A passion for food and working with fresh and high quality ingredients., • Previous experience of working within high volume and fast paced kitchen. Overview We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Commis to join our dynamic kitchen team. As a Commis, you will play a vital role in supporting the chefs in food preparation and ensuring the smooth operation of our kitchen. This position is ideal for individuals who are passionate about culinary arts and eager to develop their skills in a fast-paced restaurant environment. You will have the opportunity to learn from experienced chefs while contributing to the overall success of our culinary offerings. Responsibilities: • Assist in the preparation and cooking of dishes according to established recipes and standards., • Maintain high standards of food safety and hygiene throughout the kitchen., • Help with the organisation and cleanliness of the kitchen, ensuring all equipment is properly maintained., • Support senior chefs in food production tasks, including chopping, slicing, and marinating ingredients., • Participate in daily mise en place to ensure all necessary ingredients are ready for service., • Collaborate with team members to ensure timely service during busy periods., • Follow instructions from senior chefs and demonstrate a willingness to learn new techniques and skills. Requirements • Knowledge of food safety regulations and best practices in food handling., • Strong organisational skills with the ability to multitask effectively in a busy setting., • Excellent communication skills and a team-oriented attitude., • A willingness to help others and contribute positively to the kitchen atmosphere., • Basic culinary skills, including knife skills and food preparation techniques, are beneficial., • A commitment to personal development within the hospitality industry, with aspirations for leadership roles in the future. Join us as we create exceptional dining experiences, where your passion for food can flourish! Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Benefits: • Discounted or free food, • Employee discount

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