Nursery Cook

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We are looking for a reliable and enthusiastic Nursery Cook to prepare heathy and nutritional food everyday. The Nursery Cook will contribute to the development of and follow a pre-planned menu, ensuring all dietary and allergy requirements are catered for. They will ensure nutritious age appropriate meals; snacks and drinks are provided for all children in the Nursery. You will be responsible for the ordering of supplies and working within an agreed budget and also maintain high standards of hygiene and meet all essential environmental health requirements.

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Thank you for your interest in finding out more about YMCA Thames Gateway Group. Whether you’re looking for your first role, coming back to work after a career break, or simply looking for a new challenge, we’re happy you’re considering us. 

As a community-based organisation for over 150 years, we are a vibrant and ever-changing charity that offers inclusive programmes in health & wellbeing, childcare, housing and youth work. We are passionate about providing opportunities to those who are most in need. We successfully adapt to the needs of the communities in which we’re based – during the pandemic we were able to provide food hampers to families in need, childcare support to keyworkers, and stayed in touch with our senior citizens group who, for many, attending our social groups is a lifeline.

Our staff are dedicated to making other people’s lives better through the services we provide, so if this sounds like something you would like to be a part of, we look forward to hearing from you.

Summary of Job Profile: 

• Contract Type: Permanent
• Working Pattern: Full time 40 Hrs per week (Monday - Friday)
• The Job Description and Person Specification can be found here: Nursery Cook JD.pdf

Additional Information: ​ Please note YMCA Thames Gateway Group does not have a Sponsored Licence to recruit non-UK workers and therefore all candidates are expected to provide evidence that they are eligible and have the right to work in the UK.

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YMCA Thames Gateway Staff Benefits: 

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YMCA Thames Gateway is serious about safeguarding; this role will be subject to a Standard Disclosure & Barring Service check.

At YMCA Thames Gateway we are a Disability Confident Employer and are committed to Equal Opportunities. Therefore, we value the importance of diversity and positively welcome applicant from all members of the community. The Association is committed to ensuring that all current and potential staff, members, users and visitors are treated with dignity, fairness and respect regardless of their protected characteristics within the Equality Act (2010).

We strongly encourage applications from applicants of a BAME background, those with a disability and those who identify as LGTBQ+.