Job Description

Location

Ipswich, Suffolk

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company pension

Inset days for Professional Development internal and external training providers

Other benefits applicable once probation is passed.

Role Overview:

Join Our Team at Ipswich Ealy Years - brand New Early Years Provider

Are you a Nursery Cook with a background or understanding of mealtimes in as Early Years setting? You will work as part of a thriving team who deliver outstanding care and education to the children in our local community. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and wants to make a difference in the lives of children while working in a team that works towards educational excellence. We are looking for a Nursery Cook who has a passion is supporting children and their families.

At Ipswich Early Years, we value every team member, invest in professional development and celebrate individual achievements. We are a high-quality focused educator and passionate about safety, wellbeing and development of children. We aim to build a family feel within the nursery, with high levels of love, care and compassion.

About you

Level 2 Food Hygiene certificate - or willing to complete

Allergy awareness training - or willing to complete

Paediatric First Aid - or willing to complete

Experience or understanding of working within an early year setting

Basic understanding ofEYFS and safeguarding

Understanding of the Ofsted requirements in line with the Nursery Cook role

Key responsibilities

Take ownership of the nursery kitchen, ensuring it is maintained to the highest standards of cleanliness, hygiene, and organisation.

Adhere to food hygiene, health and safety, and nursery policies at all times.

Plan and prepare varied, balanced menus in line with nursery nutritional guidelines.

Introduce children to a variety of tastes, textures, and cuisines to support healthy eating habits.

Prepare meals, snacks, and special dietary alternatives daily, ensuring portion control appropriate to each age group.

Ensure all allergy and dietary requirements are strictly adhered to, following children's individual care plans.

Maintain accurate records of allergens and communicate clearly with staff regarding children's specific needs.

Work closely with the Nursery Manager, and wider nursery team to deliver high-quality food provision.

Support the nursery in promoting positive food experiences for children, including cooking activities and food-based learning.

Participate in staff meetings, training, and compliance audits as required.

Manage stock levels, order supplies, and monitor deliveries to ensure fresh, high-quality ingredients are available.

Work within budget guidelines while minimising food waste.

Please note: We undertake safeguarding checks on all our workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance 'Keeping Children Safe in Education'. As part of these checks, we require a current Enhanced DBS Disclosure for everyone working our nurseries. If you do not have a valid subscription to the DBS Update Service, we will require you to complete a new DBS application as part of the registration process.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: 20,635.00-26,000.00 per year

Expected hours: 32.5 per week

Work Location: In person