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Mama Bear's Day Nursery
27 Dec, 2025
Part time
Nursery Cook
Mama Bear's Day Nursery St George, Bristol BS5, UK
Mama Bear's Day Nursery is currently recruiting for a  Cook  to join our friendly setting based in Speedwell, Bristol. Our setting offers a stimulating, safe and welcoming environment to children and is focused on providing outstanding care to children from 3 months old to 4 years of age. The role involves preparing and cooking fresh breakfasts, home cooked lunches, and teas for babies and young children to a set menu. As well as preparing food, the role will involve stock management, washing up duties and maintaining a clean kitchen. Very high levels of cleanliness and hygiene are required and familiarity with Safer Food Better Business is preferred. Food Hygiene certificate is essential. The ideal Candidate will have experience of cooking in a similar environment. Awareness of allergy’s, dietary requirements and cross contamination is essential. Due to the nature of the role it will be necessary for an enhanced criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. We...
Nursery Name:
Speedwell - Whiteway Road
Catering
Mama Bear's Day Nursery
27 Dec, 2025
Part time
Nursery Cook
Mama Bear's Day Nursery Totterdown, Bristol, UK
Mama Bear's Day Nursery is currently recruiting for a  Cook  to join our friendly setting based in Totterdown, Bristol. Our nursery is a vibrant setting with great transport links, being located close to Bristol Temple Meads. The role involves preparing and cooking fresh breakfasts, home cooked lunches, and teas for babies and young children to a set menu. As well as preparing food, the role will involve stock management, washing up duties and maintaining a clean kitchen. Very high levels of cleanliness and hygiene are required and familiarity with Safer Food Better Business is preferred. Food Hygiene certificate is essential. The ideal Candidate will have experience of cooking in a similar environment. Awareness of allergy’s, dietary requirements and cross contamination is essential. Due to the nature of the role it will be necessary for an enhanced criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children...
Nursery Name:
Totterdown - The Bush, Wells Road
Catering Housekeeping
Mama Bear's Day Nursery
27 Dec, 2025
Part time
Nursery Cook
Mama Bear's Day Nursery Apsley Rd, Clifton, Bristol BS8, UK
Mama Bear's Day Nursery is currently recruiting for a  Cook  to join our friendly setting based in Clifton, Bristol. Our setting offers a stimulating, safe and welcoming environment to children and is focused on providing outstanding care to children from 3 months old to 4 years of age. The role involves preparing and cooking fresh breakfasts, home cooked lunches, and teas for babies and young children to a set menu. As well as preparing food, the role will involve stock management, washing up duties and maintaining a clean kitchen. Very high levels of cleanliness and hygiene are required and familiarity with Safer Food Better Business is preferred. Food Hygiene certificate is essential. The ideal Candidate will have experience of cooking in a similar environment. Awareness of allergy’s, dietary requirements and cross contamination is essential. Due to the nature of the role it will be necessary for an enhanced criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. We are...
Nursery Name:
Clifton - Whiteladies Road
Catering Housekeeping
Willow Cottage Nurseries Ltd
11 Sep, 2025
Casual
Nursery Chef / Cook - Advert
£33,280 - £42,640 yearly
Willow Cottage Nurseries Ltd Oxford, UK
We are looking for a caring, passionate person who can prepare home-cooked meals for our children aged 6 months to 4 years. You will support our nursery cooks creating delicious, balanced meals, following our four week rolling menu. Our meals are designed to be sustainably sourced, low sugar and age appropriate. We only serve high quality, low fat, locally sourced meat.   Roles and responsibilities As our new Nursery Cook you will: be available to cover the absences and holidays of our nursery cook team   be able to work both independently and cooperatively with the management Team, nursery staff and the children.  maintain an excellent standard of cleanliness and hygiene in the whole kitchen. be able to cater for the individual dietary requirements of each of the children work to the requirements of Safer Food Better Business requirements and COSHH. have at least 1 year’s professional cooking experience Contract Bank (variable hours) contract -...
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Willow Cottage Nurseries
Flying Start Nurseries
30 Sep, 2025
Full time
Cook
£12.21 hourly
Flying Start Nurseries Plymouth, UK
Flying Start Marjon are looking for a Nursery Cook!  Monday- Friday, All Year Round, 9am-1pm, with the possibility of additional hours.  September start.  The role will include: Preparing and cooking healthy and nutritious lunches Following simple menus Meeting strict allergy requirements Supporting the children to prepare elements of the menu Following Food Safety and Allergen guidelines Full training will be provided including Food Safety, Allergen Awareness and Safeguarding.  Benefits Full training Free Uniform Pension Staff events
Nursery Name:
Flying Start @ Marjon
Family First Nursery Group
02 Jan, 2026
Full time
Nursery Chef
Family First Nursery Group Derby, UK
Nursery: Handkerchief Day Nursery  Salary: £28,828.80 - |£13.38 per hour Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday, All year round Hankderchief Day Nursery  is on the lookout for a committed and enthusiastic Kitchen Chef to become apart of the kitchen team. The ideal candidate will support in preparing nutritious meals for children and will gain valuable experience in food preparation, kitchen operations, and hygiene standards. We are currently seeking a Nursery Chef to join our team. This full-time role offers 40 hours per week, with flexible shift patterns between 7:30 AM and 6:30 PM. Please note that this is a full-year position, as the nursery operates year-round, and is not term-time only. Why Join us: At Family First, we value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including: Annual Leave: Starting at 20 days, plus a paid day off for your birthday and bank holidays. Health and Wellbeing: Access to a...
Nursery Name:
Handkerchief Day Nursery
Catering
Sunshine Day Nursery (York) Ltd
23 Dec, 2025
Part time
Chef
£13.00 - £14.00 hourly
Sunshine Day Nursery (York) Ltd York, UK
Purpose of post To organise, cook and prepare a healthy balanced diet for children from birth to 5 years. Working hours 28 hours a week Monday to Friday 4 afternoons and 1 full day, overtime to help with Holiday and sick leave.  Key areas Provision of food Hygiene, health and safety.   Responsible to Nursery Manager/Deputy Manager   Main duties To be the budget holder for the provision of food and associated goods for the nursery To be responsible for the purchase of such provisions To keep weekly accounts of such expenditure To be responsible in conjunction with the Manager for planning healthy and balanced menus To prepare meals according to individual dietary requirements where necessary To ensure meals/snacks are safely prepared, nutritionally balanced, of good quality and appropriate in quantity following recommendations in Welsh Government Food and Health Guidelines for Early Years and Child...
Nursery Name:
Sunshine Day Nursery (York) Ltd
Acorn Early Years Foundation
23 Dec, 2025
Full time
Kitchen Assistant
£12.25 hourly
Acorn Early Years Foundation Burton Latimer, UK
We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Kitchen Assistant/Cook to join our nursery in Burton Latimer. The role involves not only assisting with serving meals, preparing light meals and snacks, and tidying up after mealtimes, but also taking an active role in cooking and preparing fresh, healthy meals for our children in line with dietary needs and menus. This position is for 20 hours per week, working 14:00-18:00, Monday to Friday. We’re proud to be one of the leading childcare providers in Milton Keynes, Northampton and Bedford, with over 30 years’ experience. We specialise in nature pedagogy and are committed to supporting the professional development of our employees. We believe that childcare needs a personal touch, and our nurseries and out-of-school clubs offer flexibility and individuality with a homely feel. As a not-for-profit organisation, we place children’s well-being at the heart of everything we do. Apply today or get in touch with our HR team...
Nursery Name:
Acorn Day Nursery Burton Latimer
Catering
Family First Nursery Group
10 Dec, 2025
Full time
Nursery Chef
Family First Nursery Group Rochester, UK
Kloisters Kindergarten Nursery Chef £26,166.40 per annum.  40 hours per week Kloisters Kindergarten is a warm and welcoming nursery nestled in Rochester, the nursery provides excellent commuter links. At Kloisters, we provide a stimulating atmosphere where learning is a natural and welcome part of everyday life. We work within the framework which ensures quality of opportunities for all children and their families. We are seeking a dedicated Nursery Chef to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for preparing, cooking, and presenting age-appropriate meals to the highest standards, ensuring a clean, safe, and welcoming environment. You will work closely with the nursery team and parents to support the overall care and educational experience of the children. You will also maintain accurate records of supplies, ordering replacements as needed, while adhering to the nursery’s budget requirements. This positions offer 40 hours a week, Monday to...
Nursery Name:
Kloisters
Catering
Family First Nursery Group
26 Nov, 2025
Full time
Nursery Chef
Family First Nursery Group Eastcote, Pinner, UK
Rosewood Montessori Day Nursery & Pre-SchoolNursery Chef £26,500 per annum.  40 hours per week The Rosewood Montessori Day Nursery & Forest School is situated on a peaceful, residential street, conveniently located between Ruislip Manor and Eastcote Train Stations. With convenient on-street parking available directly outside, our nursery is easily accessible for both staff and parents. We offer a warm, homely environment within a spacious house, complemented by a variety of extracurricular activities. These include Superstar Sports to promote physical development and Tiny Mites Storytelling to foster creativity and listening skills. Our expansive outdoor area features a dedicated forest school, accessible in all weather conditions. Here, children are encouraged to explore and connect with nature through activities such as den building, mud cooking, creating art from natural materials, and discovering the wonders of our bug hotels. We are...
Nursery Name:
Rosewood Montessori Day Nursery & Forest School
Catering
Shoots
17 Nov, 2025
Full time
Childcare Apprenticeship - Level 3
£7.55 hourly
Shoots Yeovil, UK
Level 3 or Level 2  Childcare Apprenticeship* – Marsh Lane Day Nursery Shoots Training are looking for an enthusiastic, reliable and hardworking individual to complete their Level 3 or Level 2 Childcare Apprenticeship at Marsh Lane Day Nursery, Yeovil. (* Level 3 apprenticeship only available to candidates with a current Level 2 childcare qualification, unqualified candidates will undertake a Level 2 apprenticeship) Established in 1995, Marsh Lane Day Nursery Ltd is set in a lovely and quiet location on Marsh Lane, We are easily accessible from either Ilchester Road or Coombe Street Lane and the nursery itself is located away from the road with a private car park for the parents to use. The Nursery has three pleasant and secure outdoor areas, which have access to Yeovil Recreation Centre and is only a short walk to a local farm and country walks. We operate on a session basis. Monday to Friday 8am – 6pm throughout the year, only closing for bank holidays and one...
Nursery Name:
Shoots Sales
Apprentice
Acorn Early Years Foundation
05 Nov, 2025
Full time
Kitchen Assistant
£10.00 - £13.00 hourly
Acorn Early Years Foundation Milton Keynes, UK
We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Kitchen Assistant/Cook to join our nursery in Westcroft, Milton Keynes. The role involves not only assisting with serving meals, preparing light meals and snacks, and tidying up after mealtimes, but also taking an active role in cooking and preparing fresh, healthy meals for our children in line with dietary needs and menus. This position is for 30 hours per week, working between 09:00am and 15:00pm, Monday to Friday. We’re proud to be one of the leading childcare providers in Milton Keynes, Northampton and Bedford, with over 30 years’ experience. We specialise in nature pedagogy and are committed to supporting the professional development of our employees. We believe that childcare needs a personal touch, and our nurseries and out-of-school clubs offer flexibility and individuality with a homely feel. As a not-for-profit organisation, we place children’s well-being at the heart of everything we do. Apply today or get...
Nursery Name:
Acorn at Westcroft
Family First Nursery Group
17 May, 2025
Part time
Nursery Kitchen Assistant
Family First Nursery Group New Haw, Addlestone KT15 2DP, UK
Join Our Passionate Team at CherryBrook Day Nursery – Where Every Day is an Adventure in Learning! Are you a nurturing and enthusiastic childcare professional ready to make a real difference in little lives? We’re on the lookout for a dedicated Part time  Kitchen Assistant  to become part of our warm and welcoming team at  CherryBrook Day Nursery .  Salary:  £10,400 per annum Hours: 16 hours per week, Thursday and Friday only  As a kitchen assistant within our CherryBrook Day Nursery you will help the Nursery Chef to cook up tasty and nutritional meals for the children. The nursery is located in the heart of New Haw village, Cherrybrook Nursery is just a short walk from West Byfleet train station, making it easily accessible for families.  Why Join Us? At Family First, we value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including: Annual Leave: Starting at 24 days, plus a paid day off for your birthday and bank...
Nursery Name:
CherryBrook Nursery
Nursery Assistant/Early Years Assistant
Colourbox Montessori School Ltd
03 Jan, 2026
Full time
Forest School Leader / Outdoor Teacher
£12.29 - £12.80 hourly
Colourbox Montessori School Ltd Bury St Edmunds, Bury Saint Edmunds, UK
Colourbox Montessori School are currently recruiting for outdoor teachers and practitioners with a Full and Relevant Level 2 or 3+ Childcare qualification to join our stunning Forest School site in Bury St Edmunds.  This role is a full-time or part-time position with the opportunity for continuous professional development and additional training and promotion, where your main duties will be nurturing and caring for the development of children and facilitating the awe and wonder of learning outside the classroom. We will consider outdoor teachers who are currently completing Forest School Training, or are wishing to undertake a Forest School qualification as well. Duties: Showcase your brilliant talents: Plan, deliver, organise and run forest school sessions that promote learning in an outdoor environment and reflect the ethos of the nursery in a fun and engaging way. Maintain a safe and welcoming environment, ensuring the forest school area is safe for the children...
Nursery Name:
Colourbox@Redwoods
Room Leader/Team Leader Early Years Practitioner/Nursery Nurse Nursery Assistant/Early Years Assistant
Caring Kindergartens Ltd
02 Jan, 2026
Full time
Nursery Practitioner Level 3+
£26,020 - £26,873 yearly
Caring Kindergartens Ltd Northampton, UK
At Caring Kindergartens, children are at the heart of everything we do, so we are currently looking for individuals to roll up their sleeves and get stuck in. From a fairy godmother one day to firefighter the next, no two days are ever the same.  For this role, you will need a Level 3 qualification in childcare, be dedicated to your career progression and have the understanding that all children are unique and how their achievements should be celebrated whilst they are made to feel cherished and well cared for. Duties To work as part of a team and acting as key worker for a group of children –observing, recording and assessing their progress and development through the use of observations supported with photographic evidence; To develop high quality interactions with children, to build on and extend their thinking and learning; To plan, prepare and deliver a wide range of play experiences that promotes children’s physical, intellectual and emotional...
Nursery Name:
Caring Kindergartens Duston
Room Leader/Team Leader Early Years Practitioner/Nursery Nurse Nursery Assistant/Early Years Assistant
Caring Kindergartens Ltd
23 Dec, 2025
Full time
Nursery Practitioner Level 3+
£28,265 - £29,812 yearly
Caring Kindergartens Ltd Milton Keynes, UK
At Caring Kindergartens, children are at the heart of everything we do, so we are currently looking for individuals to roll up their sleeves and get stuck in. From a fairy godmother one day to firefighter the next, no two days are ever the same.  For this role, you will need a Level 3 qualification in childcare, be dedicated to your career progression and have the understanding that all children are unique and how their achievements should be celebrated whilst they are made to feel cherished and well cared for. This is a full-time role, Monday - Friday between 7.30am -6.30pm. Duties To work as part of a team and acting as key worker for a group of children –observing, recording and assessing their progress and development through the use of observations supported with photographic evidence; To develop high quality interactions with children, to build on and extend their thinking and learning; To plan, prepare and deliver a wide range of play...
Nursery Name:
Caring Kindergartens Milton Keynes
Room Leader/Team Leader Early Years Practitioner/Nursery Nurse Nursery Assistant/Early Years Assistant
Caring Kindergartens Ltd
23 Dec, 2025
Full time
Nursery Practitioner Level 3+
£26,020 - £26,873 yearly
Caring Kindergartens Ltd Daventry NN11, UK
At Caring Kindergartens, children are at the heart of everything we do, so we are currently looking for individuals to roll up their sleeves and get stuck in. From a fairy godmother one day to firefighter the next, no two days are ever the same.  For this role, you will need a Level 3 qualification in childcare, be dedicated to your career progression and have the understanding that all children are unique and how their achievements should be celebrated whilst they are made to feel cherished and well cared for. Duties To work as part of a team and acting as key worker for a group of children –observing, recording and assessing their progress and development through the use of observations supported with photographic evidence; To develop high quality interactions with children, to build on and extend their thinking and learning; To plan, prepare and deliver a wide range of play experiences that promotes children’s physical, intellectual and emotional...
Nursery Name:
Caring Kindergartens Daventry
Room Leader/Team Leader Early Years Practitioner/Nursery Nurse Nursery Assistant/Early Years Assistant
Caring Kindergartens Ltd
23 Dec, 2025
Full time
Nursery Practitioner Level 3+
£26,020 - £26,873 yearly
Caring Kindergartens Ltd Northampton, UK
At Caring Kindergartens, children are at the heart of everything we do, so we are currently looking for individuals to roll up their sleeves and get stuck in. From a fairy godmother one day to firefighter the next, no two days are ever the same.  For this role, you will need a Level 3 qualification in childcare, be dedicated to your career progression and have the understanding that all children are unique and how their achievements should be celebrated whilst they are made to feel cherished and well cared for. Duties To work as part of a team and acting as key worker for a group of children –observing, recording and assessing their progress and development through the use of observations supported with photographic evidence; To develop high quality interactions with children, to build on and extend their thinking and learning; To plan, prepare and deliver a wide range of play experiences that promotes children’s physical, intellectual and emotional...
Nursery Name:
Caring Kindergartens Moulton Park
Room Leader/Team Leader Early Years Practitioner/Nursery Nurse Nursery Assistant/Early Years Assistant
Ethos Education
19 Dec, 2025
Full time
Early Years Educator
£25,000 - £30,000 yearly
Ethos Education Kingston upon Thames, UK
New opportunity in Kingston for an Early Years Educator!        Are you an Early Years Educator who holds a Level 2 or 3 qualification in Early Years or Childcare?       Are you looking for a new position in a nursery where you will be supported and valued, and recognised for your hard work and dedication?       Then look no further!       This bright and friendly nursery located in Kingston is currently looking for a new Early Years Educator to join the welcoming team of staff. Level 2/3 qualification in Early Years or Childcare is essential for this position and previous experience working in a nursery or childcare setting would be desirable.       As an Early Years Educator, you will be:   Assisting children with early reading and early maths skills development   Providing and building a stimulating and supportive learning environment where every child can grow at their own pace   Following the EYFS curriculum to deliver educational activities for children's learning...
Nursery Name:
Ethos Education
Early Years Practitioner/Nursery Nurse
Shoots
13 Dec, 2025
Part time
Skills Bootcamp - Early Years
Shoots Littlemore,
Littlemore, Oxfordshire Level 3 - Pathway to Accelerated Early Years Educator Apprenticeship  Our Level 3 Early Years Skills Bootcamp is a short but compelling course designed to help you boost your skills and land a job sooner. When you complete the 7 week training, you'll have a fast track to our Level 3 Early Years Educator apprenticeship, cutting down your learning time by up to six months and getting you into your dream job faster. We’ll also provide you with a full and relevant Paediatric First Aid certificate, so you’ll be ready to dive straight in. And the best part? It's completely free , and we'll even assist you with your DBS application! Don't let this amazing chance to acquire valuable skills, accelerate your career, and create a meaningful difference in the lives of young children slip away. About our Skills Bootcamp: Shoots Training are proud to offer a 7 week programme consisting of live online group learning, 1-1 support from a...
Nursery Name:
Shoots Sales
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