Are you passionate about creating healthy, nutritious, and delicious meals for young children? Do you love cooking from scratch and enjoy being part of a warm, caring team? If so, we’d love to hear from you!
We are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Nursery Cook to join our friendly early years setting. In this role, you will play a vital part in supporting children’s wellbeing by preparing balanced menus that inspire good eating habits from an early age.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare fresh, wholesome, and tasty meals and snacks daily, catering to a range of dietary needs.
- Plan menus that prioritise nutrition, flavour, and variety.
- Maintain excellent food hygiene and kitchen safety standards.
- Work collaboratively with the nursery team to support mealtime routines.
- Manage stock levels, ordering, and kitchen organisation efficiently.
About You
- A genuine passion for providing healthy, nutritious, and enjoyable meals to children.
- Experience working in a similar role, ideally within an early years or educational setting.
- Knowledge of food safety regulations (Food Hygiene Level 2 or above desirable).
- Creativity in menu planning and a positive, can-do attitude.
- Reliable, organised, and able to work independently.
What We Offer
- A supportive, welcoming team environment.
- Opportunities for professional development and training.
- A role where your contribution truly makes a difference every day.
- Above Living wage.
- Working Monday to Friday 8.30-1.30 or 9-2pm.
If you are a warm, motivated cook who loves creating meals that children enjoy and parents trust, we would be delighted to receive your application.
To apply, please send your CV and a short covering statement to [email protected]. We look forward to meeting you!
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: £12.71-£13.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
