Job Description

Nursery Cook

Start date:

June 2025

Job type:

Part time (20 hours per week 9am -1pm), permanent

Salary:

NJC scale 3 (28,686) actual salary 15,506

Due to the retirement of the current postholder, we are looking for a part-time Nursery Cook to start in June 2025. We are seeking a passionate and experienced individual to provide nutritious meals for our nursery children while ensuring a safe and hygienic kitchen environment.

Nightingales Nursery, based at St Francis Xavier College, 2-minute walk from Clapham South, takes pride in being a small, family orientated nursery creating warm and caring environment for our children and staff. The nursery provides a holistic learning environment; we pay special attention to the transition period from home to nursery, reassuring parents of their child's well-being and progress on a daily basis. Parents and visitors often comment on how happy and confident the children are. This is an exciting permanent Nursery Cook position at a thriving nursery in the heart of Balham.

Nursery Cook Key Responsibilities:

Prepare and cook meals catering to dietary requirements Maintain a clean and organised kitchen Plan balanced menus with the Nursery Manager Manage kitchen supplies efficiently

Why Join Us?

Opportunity to make a positive impact on children's nutrition and well-being Supportive work environment Be part of a diverse and inclusive community Free use of our fitness suite and free staff fitness classes Cycle to work scheme On site free parking

How to apply

Please submit your CV and supporting statement before the closing date.

For more information about the Nursery please visit https://www.nightingalesnursery.com

For more information about the role please call Anna Mason on 020 8772 6094.

Closing and interview dates:

Completed application forms must be submitted by Sunday 11th May 2025

Interviews will be held ASAP

Nightingales Nursery at Saint Francis Xavier Sixth Form College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.

In promoting equal opportunities, we welcome applications from all sections of the community. All disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria will be shortlisted for interview.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 15,506.00 per year

Expected hours: 20 per week

Benefits:

Company pension Cycle to work scheme Free fitness classes Free flu jabs Free parking Gym membership Health & wellbeing programme On-site gym On-site parking
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 11/05/2025
Expected start date: 23/06/2025