<h1>Nursery Cook - Maternity Cover (FTC)</h1>Location: Emberton Hours: 8:30-5:00 Salary: £13.50-£15.50 per hour / £28,080-£32,240 per annumContract: 12‑month Fixed Term (maternity cover) - potential to become permanent if able to travel to other settings<h2>About the Role</h2>We are looking for a friendly, organised and enthusiastic Nursery Cook to join our team in Emberton. The nursery is based in a lovely village setting, with access to an Outdoor Learning Centre and regular walks to local parks.You must have:<ul><li>Level 2 Food Hygiene (minimum)</li><li>Allergen training</li></ul><h2>Key Responsibilities</h2><ul><li>Prepare healthy, balanced meals using fresh ingredients and minimal salt, sugar and additives.</li><li>Follow a rolling four‑week seasonal menu.</li><li>Cater for allergies, intolerances and dietary preferences.</li><li>Order supplies weekly through approved suppliers.</li><li>Maintain high standards of food hygiene, safety and record‑keeping.</li><li>Support occasional cooking activities with children.</li><li>Work within the agreed food budget.</li><li>Follow all policies, procedures and Environmental Health guidelines.</li><li>Support inspections and implement any recommendations.</li><li>Attend staff meetings and training sessions.</li></ul><h2>What We Offer</h2><ul><li>Competitive, transparent pay scales</li><li>65% childcare discount (pro‑rata)</li><li>25 days annual leave + bank holidays (option to buy more)</li><li>Christmas closure</li><li>Enhanced pension scheme</li><li>4 dedicated training days per year</li><li>Family‑friendly leave</li><li>CycleScheme &amp; TechScheme</li><li>Length of Service awards</li><li>Summer &amp; Christmas staff events</li><li>Employee wellbeing programme</li><li>Pay advances</li></ul> Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people.

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