Nursery Cook
Nursery Cook
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Job Description
Please note that our client DOES NOT offer Tier 2 Sponsorship
Nursery Cook
(depending on hours worked) 3040 hours per week
Our client a warm and welcoming early years setting is seeking a passionate and reliable Nursery Cook to join their team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys creating healthy childfriendly meals and wants to play a vital role in a nurturing environment that supports childrens growth and wellbeing.
Working closely with nursery staff the cook will be responsible for preparing nutritious delicious meals for children under the age of five including babiescontributing to a safe happy and thriving setting for all.
The Nursery Cook will take ownership of the kitchen and all foodrelated duties ensuring meals meet childrens nutritional needs and any specific dietary requirements. The role involves much more than just cookingit requires careful planning excellent hygiene standards and a true appreciation for the importance of mealtime in early development.
What Were Looking For
To thrive in this role candidates should bring:
- Previous experience working as a cook ideally in a childcare or similar setting
- A minimum Level 2 qualification in Catering and Food Hygiene certificate
- A caring and flexible attitude with a genuine desire to support childrens health and wellbeing
- A strong understanding of food safety hygiene and kitchen management
- The ability to work independently and take initiative
Why Join the Team
This nursery service values its people as much as it does the children they care for. Staff are supported and appreciated with a range of benefits including:
- Wellbeing support and employee programme
- Discounted childcare places
- Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
- Long service awards to celebrate your commitment
- A positive inclusive workplace where your skills and care make a real difference
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare fresh balanced and wellpresented meals and snacks for children and babies based on planned menus
- Maintain a high standard of cleanliness and food hygiene including daily food temperature checks and kitchen safety logs
- Carefully manage and adapt to Special Dietary Needs including allergies intolerances cultural preferences and vegetarian diets
- Follow food safety regulations and best practices including infection control COSHH RIDDOR and safer food guidelines
- Collaborate with the Nursery Manager when updating or developing new menus
- Ensure the Safer Food Better Business file is maintained daily
- Keep the kitchen running smoothly with great organisation and time management
Reference: WILL135569/EC
INDCHI
Employment Type
Full-Time
