22 catering jobs found

Nursery Chef – Rosedene Nurseries Redcar We are looking for a passionate and motivated Nursery Chef to join our team in Redcar and take pride in preparing nutritious, freshly made meals for children in a high-quality nursery environment. This is a key role supporting children’s health, wellbeing and enjoyment of mealtimes. The successful candidate will have a genuine love of food, a strong understanding of food safety and hygiene, and the ability to create balanced, age-appropriate meals that meet the needs of young children, including those with special dietary requirements. These brand-new facilities opened on Embleton Court in September 2025, the nursery has grown rapidly and now requires a competent cook to prepare 30-50 fresh meals daily onsite children. And of course, snacks and tasters to our early years employees. Key Responsibilities Prepare and cook healthy, well-balanced meals for children of different age groups (0-2, 2-4 years)...

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...

We have an opportunity for a   Nursery Cook  to work 4 hours per day in our  Fox Hollies Nursery based  in Birmingham .  The nursery is part of a group of full daycare nurseries that provides childcare and support for young children and their families.   Benefits: 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, pro rata for part-time employees Employer and employee contribution pension scheme Regular access to internal; and external learning and development opportunities Access to our Employee Assistant Programme (EAP), which includes 24/7 helpline access, dedicated managers helpline, confidential counselling sessions delivered by accredited specialists, legal, debt and life management advice, discounts, and wellbeing content plus resources. Can save up to 25% on 02 Refresh Airtime Plan if getting a new phone or tablet on 02 Recruitment Referral Payment Scheme - an introduction payment of up to £300 Main duties: You...

Nursery Cook prepares nutritious, balanced meals and snacks for children aged 0-5, ensuring all dietary, allergy, and cultural requirements are met. Responsibilities include maintaining high food hygiene standards (HACCP), managing kitchen stock, ordering supplies, and cleaning to  Environmental Health  standards. They often work 9am-5pm, Monday-Friday, and need a  Food Hygiene Certificate .    Key Responsibilities: Menu Planning & Cooking:  Preparing breakfast, lunch, and snacks, ensuring meals are appealing and nutritious for young children. Dietary Needs:  Managing special dietary requirements, including allergies, intolerances, and religious/cultural preferences. Health & Safety:  Maintaining a hygienic kitchen, including cleaning equipment, recording food temperatures, and following  Health & Safety regulations . Stock Management:  Ordering food and supplies, maintaining inventory, and rotating stock to reduce waste. Compliance:  Ensuring...

Level 3 Childcare Apprenticeship – Happy Nursery Days, Lambeth Shoots Training are looking for an enthusiastic, reliable and hardworking individual to complete their Level 3 Childcare Apprenticeship at Happy Nursery Days, Lambeth. Happy Nursery Days, a subsidiary of Ekaya Housing Association, is an award winning 43 place neighbourhood nursery catering for babies and pre-school children aged between 3 months and 5 years. It has been in operation since 6th September 2004; it is designed and developed to provide high standards of childcare in a safe and secure environment, with spacious playrooms and a large eco-friendly garden area which provides ample play areas. Our fundamental aim is to ensure that your child is happy, relaxed and totally at ease in a safe caring environment, whilst encouraging them to develop young minds and bodies. We are fully committed to promoting positive parental involvement and encourage their feedback and views. The Setting has...

Part-Time Lunchtime Assistant - Qualification in Early Years required, Minimum level 2 20 hours per week | Monday–Friday, 11:00–15:00 📍 Cold Harbour Nursery (Acorn), Bletchley We are looking for a Qualified (Level 2 and above)  Part-Time Lunchtime Assistant to join our friendly team at Cold Harbour Nursery (Acorn) , supporting children during a key part of their day in a caring and nurturing environment. About Cold Harbour Nursery (Acorn) Cold Harbour Nursery is located in Bletchley and is adjoined to an outdoor learning centre , building on our strong Forest School provision and reputation for Forest School training. One of our key priorities is outdoor play and learning . At Cold Harbour, children have access to the outdoor environment all day, every day , supporting confidence, curiosity and wellbeing through nature-based experiences. The nursery offers full and part-time care for up to 54 children , aged four months to four years , and is open...

To work as part of the nursery team to provide a friendly, caring and relaxed environment in order to encourage and develop the children in the setting. To maintain a healthy, hygienic and safe environment by following all Health and Safety procedures. To create positive professional relationships with parents and carers, ensuring confidentiality and appropriate behaviour is used at all times. To ensure all policies and procedures are adhered to at all times. What we can offer you! Opportunities for continual professional development and the full support of the management team with your studies. Discount on childcare A no sickness bonus incentive Uniform

Housekeeper / Kitchen Assistant Acorn Wolverton Mill Nursery - PART TIME - Monday - Friday 12:00-17:00 Acorn Wolverton Mill Nursery is looking for a reliable, caring, and flexible Housekeeper / Kitchen Assistant to join our friendly nursery team. This is a key role supporting both the day-to-day cleanliness of the nursery environment and the preparation of healthy, age-appropriate meals for our children. Acorn Wolverton Mill provides high quality, affordable childcare and early years education for the local community.  The building is purpose built with four spacious play areas indoors, with direct access to four play areas which allows the children to free-flow continuously. We have active CCTV in place throughout the nursery to help maintain a safe and secure environment for your child.  About the Role You will play an important part in ensuring our nursery remains a clean, safe, and welcoming environment while supporting the kitchen with food preparation...

Level 3 Childcare Apprenticeship – Little Beans Nursery, Weymouth Shoots Training are looking for an enthusiastic, reliable and hardworking individual to complete their Level 3 Childcare Apprenticeship at Little Beans Nursery, Weymouth This will be a role based within their baby room and the team are looking for the perfect candidate, with hopefully a little experience and a passion for looking after babies.  Little Beans Weymouth is a purpose-built open plan nursery with a lovely large garden - we have enjoyed our journey of renovating, knocking down walls and creating a space that is in true Little Beans style. Every part of our setting has been designed with our little beans in mind, which includes big windows to let in as much natural light as possible; large open play space filled with natural resources; security cameras on our entrance door; bespoke toilets. We are a small nurturing nursery with an absolute maximum of 28 children at a time. We pride...

🌟 Join Our Preschool Family – Early Years Educator / Childcare Practitioner 🌟 Full‑time | Part‑time | Term‑time | All‑year‑round Permanent & Maternity Cover Positions Available Do you believe the early years are where everything begins ? We’re looking for two warm, enthusiastic Early Years Educators to join our busy, friendly preschool , where children are nurtured, encouraged, and celebrated every single day. With one permanent role and one maternity cover position available due to expansion, this is a fantastic opportunity to grow with a truly supportive team. 💛 Why You’ll Love Working With Us We’re not just a preschool — we’re a team that cares deeply about children and each other. ✔ Flexible working patterns to suit your life ✔ Competitive rates of pay ✔ A welcoming, supportive team environment ✔ Ongoing training and professional development ✔ A setting where your ideas,...

🌟 Join Our Preschool Family – Early Years Educator / Childcare Practitioner 🌟 Full‑time | Part‑time | Term‑time | All‑year‑round Permanent & Maternity Cover Positions Available Do you believe the early years are where everything begins ? We’re looking for two warm, enthusiastic Early Years Educators to join our busy, friendly preschool , where children are nurtured, encouraged, and celebrated every single day. With one permanent role and one maternity cover position available due to expansion, this is a fantastic opportunity to grow with a truly supportive team. 💛 Why You’ll Love Working With Us We’re not just a preschool — we’re a team that cares deeply about children and each other. ✔ Flexible working patterns to suit your life ✔ Competitive rates of pay ✔ A welcoming, supportive team environment ✔ Ongoing training and professional development ✔ A setting where your ideas,...

Are you aged 16-18 and looking to start a Career in Childcare? Shoots Training are offering a FREE Level 1 Childcare course. This course is based at Dell Cottage Nursery, Christchurch. However, we do offer Level 1 Childcare course in many other Nurseries across Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Hampshire, Somerset, West Sussex and many more. If you are looking for another location, please apply and we can discuss the options available. ABOUT THE NURSERY Children of the ages 2-5 years, occupy the entire ground floor and have free flow throughout the rooms and outdoors. Each room is painted a different colour; Purple Room dedicated to sensory play, Blue Room for imaginative play with dressing up, Messy Room for art & craft activities, a large Yellow Room which leads out onto a beautiful patio garden and a Green Room for play. Lastly, we have use of the beautiful, large garden at the front of the property. Our gardens are designed to bring the indoors-out,...

Are you aged 16-18 and looking to start a Career in Childcare? Shoots Training are offering a FREE Level 1 Childcare course. This course is based at Tiny Trees Nursery (Lostwithiel School), Bodmin Hill , however we do offer Level 1 Childcare course in many other Nurseries across Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Hampshire, Somerset, West Sussex and many more. If you are looking for another location, please apply and we can discuss the options available. ABOUT THE NURSERY At Tiny Trees Nursery, we’ve created a warm, purpose-built space where young children can learn, play and grow with confidence. Our setting is designed to encourage independence, curiosity and a lifelong love of learning – all through the magic of play. We’re lucky to have full access to the beautiful grounds of our school, giving children the chance to explore and enjoy our garden, field, forest school, sand and water garden. Children can even meet our friendly chickens and Marley, our...

Level 3 Childcare Apprenticeship – Bizzybeez Childcare Shoots Training are looking for an enthusiastic, reliable and hardworking individual to complete their Level 3 Childcare Apprenticeship at Bizzybeez Childcare, Poole. A little bit of information about Bizzybeez Childcare  Nurturing environment - Our mission is to provide a safe, homely, fun and caring environment for children to enjoy developmentally appropriate play experiences. A focus on development - We aim to be a holistic child-focused early learning environment that helps children to develop socially, physically, emotionally and cognitively under the care of highly trained professionals in a child-friendly environment. A focus on family - We provide childcare that is flexible to the needs of busy working families and is catered to the child's needs as decided by parents as they know their child best. A play-based learning approach - We create play based learning environments that allow...

We have exciting part-time and full-time opportunities at Apple Tree. We are a family run establishment where children come first. We pride ourselves in providing children with a 'home from home' experience. Working at Apple Tree offers: Competitive salaries Full-time   and   Part-time   flexibility Small class sizes Ongoing training opportunities (Apprenticeships, EYITTs, SENDCo courses) Senior Management development opportunities Childcare discounts Qualifications Required:   Full and Relevant Level 2/3 The ideal candidate will be responsible for: Effective teaching and learning for children from 0-5 years Safeguarding children and ensuring their individual needs are met Maintaining a safe, secure, caring and stimulating learning environment. Keeping accurate records of children’s progress and effectively working in partnership with parents and colleagues. Contact our friendly office team, we look forward to hearing from you soon....

Overview Join our warm friendly team Are you a passionate, dedicated childcare professional looking to make a real difference? We are excited to welcome a caring enthusiastic Nursery practitioner to our lovely setting! About us. We are a warm friendly nursery where children are at the heart of everything we do. Our team works together to create a safe, nurturing and inspiring environment where little ones can grow, learn and thrive. What we're looking for: We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic level 3 qualified (or above ) Nursery Practitioner to join our team. The ideal candidate will be passionate about early childhood education and committed to creating a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for young children. You must be available to work a flexible shift between the hours of 07:30 and 18:00 Monday to Friday. This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop knowledge and skills of Montessori education within a supportive setting. Applicants...

Part-time/Full-Time Level 3 Nursery Nurse Jobs available Location: Netherfield, Nottingham Hours: Monday to Friday, between 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM Salary: National Minimum Wage Contract: Permanent  Start Date: 4.01.26 Positions available: 4 About Us  Little Lion Cubs Nursery is a brand-new day nursery based in the heart of Netherfield, Nottingham. We provide a nurturing, inclusive and safe environment for children aged 9 months to 5 years, rooted in Biblical principles such as love, kindness, patience, and integrity. Our setting is thoughtfully designed to support holistic development in a warm, engaging, and nurturing environment that encourages curiosity, creativity, and confidence in every child. We’re passionate about creating a space where children feel valued, families feel supported, and staff feel empowered. If you’re enthusiastic, caring, and committed to early years development—and you want to be part of a...

Carousel Day Nursery & Pre-school is looking to hire a qualified Level 2 nursery practitioner (part time or full time will be considered). The successful applicant will join a happy, kind and enthusiastic team and will share a genuine love of working with young children, aged from 3 months to 5 years. You will work across all rooms of the nursery, caring for, supporting and educating the children. Working in a small nursery gives all of our team members the opportunity to truly get to know all of the children and form strong bonds with them. You will work alongside room leaders and assistants, and would be directed by room leaders and the nursery deputy manager & manager. We are looking for a professional, enthusiastic and hard working person who is committed to working in the childcare sector. The candidate must be caring and have a genuine love of children, as well as a strong interest in children's development and education. Our nursery is a family run business...

Job description Nido Montessori (part of Casa Dei Bambini Montessori school), is looking for a Assistant Teacher who is passionate about working with preschoolers (12 month to 6 year olds), for our warm and caring nursery in Hampstead. You must be a calm, patient and loving Practitioner who is keen to learn more about Montessori pedagogy. Hours of work: Monday to Friday 1pm to 4pm. Holidays: 7 weeks holiday per year, taken at set times throughout the year. Duties and Responsibilities: · Supporting children in potty training, · Encouraging children to be independent, creative and resourceful, · Providing a safe and stimulating environment that facilitates learning, organising and supervising play and work activities, · Assessing, recording and reporting on the development, progress and attainment of children, · Helping with outside play The successful candidate will: · Have excellent knowledge of children under 3, · Hold an NVQ Level 2...

Housekeeper Willow Cottage Nurseries are seeking a person to assist in keeping our nurseries clean and operating effectively, as well as providing additional cover for our nursery teams.  Hours – 15 over 5 days       5.00pm- 8pm (alternative hours are available)                Start Date – Open until filled Location – Farmoor OX2 9NT Qualification – Familiarity with COSHH regulations is desirable. Experience – A successful candidate will probably have had experience working as a housekeeper and be comfortable and confident around children aged 0-5. Salary House Keeper - £10.10/hour + Benefits Requires - See Safeguarding below Responsible to – Team Leaders, Setting Management   Flexible working arrangement We are looking for someone who can work 5 days a week 5pm to 7pm. However, this is a flexible role and we may be able to accommodate other working patterns or longer hours. Unfortunately, this is not a term-time only...