Apprentice Nursery Cook

Introduction

Become an Apprentice Nursery Cook with the Care and Learning Group. Work alongside our cook in a busy daycare, preparing meals and managing allergy and hygiene practices. We are invested in your training, helping you build skills towards a recognised qualification to progress in our growing company.

About the Employer

A small privately owned group of nurseries whose passion is delivering exemplary childcare to all of our families.

What You'll Do

• Preparing daily, nutritionally appropriate meals for children aged 0 to 5
• Supporting the nursery team with allergy management
• Assisting with menu planning and budgeting
• Adhering to health and safety regulations and strict hygienic practices
• Keeping the nursery kitchen clean and organised
• Working alongside the experienced nursery cook to gain kitchen skills

Training Outcome

Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, there is a clear opportunity to progress into a permanent role within the company.

As a growing company, our qualified cooks are offered opportunities to take on and manage their own kitchen in one of our existing or new nurseries.

Skills Required

• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Presentation skills
• Team working
• Creative
• Initiative
• Patience

Course Information

Course: Production chef (level 2)

Level: 2

Route: Catering and hospitality

Apprenticeship Level: Intermediate

Working Arrangements

Working Week: Monday to Friday, daytime hours to cover nursery mealtimes. No evening or weekend work required. Specific shift patterns will be discussed at interview.

Expected Duration: 1 Year

Training Provider: THE OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER LTD

This employer is part of the Disability Confident scheme, committed to employing disabled people.