Pay: From £12.71 and upwards per hour Dependant on Experience
Job Description:
Welcome to East Leake Day Nursery. We’re looking for a new Chef/Cook!East Leake Day Nursery is a popular and busy childcare setting which shares a site with Manor Farm Park & Woodlands on the borders of Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire and Derbyshire. The Nursery is open five days a week, 50 weeks of the year, closing for one week in August and one week at Christmas.
The role
Design, prepare, cook, and present age-appropriate food for all the children daily, with minimum wastage. To include hot lunch, and tea.Take responsibility to make sure all dietary or religious requirements are catered for and clearly communicated to the teams.Keep the kitchen a clean and safe environment, adhering to internal and external requirements.Support with other nursery activities e.g, staff meetings and ongoing trainingEnsure stock levels are suitably managed and recorded, in line with the in-house procedure.Work in partnership with the nursery team, management, and parents, to encourage a healthy and nutritious diet.Promote and ensure child welfare, protection, health and safety and safeguarding procedures and policies are always followed.Work with colleagues to maintain a positive, happy, and safe environment on a day-to-day basis.
Once nursery food is delivered there will be cooking and presenting a small menu for visitors to the farm park.
What we’re looking for
Previous experience within a role which involves cooking in a domestic or commercial property.Passion for nutrition and inspiring.Food Safety CIEH L2 or above (or equivalent) – this must be passed on day 1 in post.Sound knowledge of COSHH.Ability to work as a team. Ability to demonstrate a sound knowledge of managing different dietary requirements, particularly food allergies.Great communication skills, with colleagues, children, and parents.Ability to work under pressure.
Next stepsPlease send a CV and brief covering email to [email protected] before 14-06-2026
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, PermanentBenefits:
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
- East Leake, LE12 6LU: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person Application deadline: 14-06-2026
Pay: £12.71-£12.72 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
