Mama Bear’s Day Nursery is looking for a reliable and experienced Cook to join our friendly team in Speedwell. Our nursery provides a warm, welcoming environment for children aged 3 months to 4 years, and we are committed to offering nutritious, home‑cooked meals every day.
The Nursery Cook will prepare and cook fresh breakfasts, lunches and teas for babies and young children, following a set menu. Duties also include stock management, maintaining a clean kitchen, washing up and ensuring high standards of hygiene at all times.
⭐What We’re Looking For⭐
• Experience cooking in a similar environment (school, nursery, care setting or catering)
• Food Hygiene certificate (essential)
• Knowledge of allergies, dietary requirements and cross‑contamination
• Familiarity with Safer Food Better Business (preferred)
• High standards of cleanliness and organisation
If you’re passionate about providing healthy meals for young children and enjoy working in a busy kitchen environment, we’d love to hear from you.
⭐ Why Join Mama Bear’s? ⭐
We believe great people deserve great perks. When you join us, you’ll enjoy:
We offer a competitive salary based on qualifications and experience, alongside a supportive, friendly team environment.
⭐ Safeguarding & Compliance ⭐
As this role involves working closely with children, an enhanced DBS check is required. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Mama Bear’s Day Nursery is proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer.
Mama Bear’s Day Nursery is an established childcare organisation based in the South West with day nurseries in Bristol, Yeovil, Taunton, Paignton, Torquay, Plymouth and Bridgwater. We are on the lookout for Early Years Practitioners to join us at Mama Bear’s Day Nursery and Pre-School could this be you?
You will work as part of a friendly team to inspire our children to:
Successful candidates will need a full and relevant Early Years qualification (Level 2 or 3). As well as a competitive salary we can provide daily fun and laughter, with no 2 days being the same. You will end the day with a smile on your face and warmth in your heart knowing that you have made a difference in a child’s life.
If you would like to find out more please email: recruitment@mamabear.co.uk
OR - visit our website: mamabear.co.uk