About the Role:

We are looking for a friendly, organised, and flexible Nursery Cook to join our team.

You’ll be responsible for preparing nutritious meals and snacks for children aged 0–5, maintaining high food safety standards, and supporting with kitchen and dining area cleanliness.

You’ll also have opportunities to engage positively with children and be flexible to support with dinner/tea service if needed.

Key Responsibilities:
• Prepare and serve healthy, balanced lunches and snacks for children.
• Cater for a range of dietary needs including allergies and intolerances.
• Plan menus that follow Ofsted's nutritional guidelines and Safer Food, Better Business practices.
• Clean the kitchen and dining areas, including where children have eaten.
• Ensure all food hygiene, health & safety standards, and records are maintained.
• Support stock control, ordering, and deliveries.
• Engage positively with children during mealtimes.
• Be flexible to assist with dinner/tea preparation if required.

What We’re Looking For:
• Experience in a similar role, ideally in a childcare or school setting.
• Food Hygiene Level 2 (minimum); Level 3 is a plus.
• Understanding of Safer Food, Better Business guidance.
• A clear understanding of safeguarding responsibilities (training can be provided).
• Knowledge of children’s dietary needs and allergens.
• Friendly, reliable, and able to work well independently.
• Confident and comfortable interacting with young children.
• Flexible and willing to support the wider team when needed.

Benefits:
• Daytime hours only – no evenings or weekends.
• Supportive and friendly working environment.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: £12.21-£13.00 per hour

Expected hours: 25 per week

Additional pay:
• Performance bonus.

• Yearly bonus.

Benefits:
• Company events.

• Company pension.

• Employee discount.

• On-site parking.

• Store discount.

Schedule:
• Monday to Friday.

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 10/06/2025
Reference ID: Cook
Expected start date: 16/06/2025