Maria

Nursery Cook

I was born and raised in Slovakia, and after finishing school I moved to the UK. I began my career working in hospitality and hotels, before moving into kitchen roles. My true passion came alive when I started working here at Monkey Puzzle Stoke Newington.

I discovered how much I love working in an environment surrounded by children and being part of their daily routines. I really enjoy seeing the children’s different personalities shine through and watching their faces light up with smiles when they interact with me.

Preparing food for the children brings me great joy, especially when I see their plates come back empty. I also love spending time getting to know the children when I visit their rooms, building warm connections and making them feel happy, comfortable, and cared for.