46 nursery cook jobs found

Join Childbase Partnership and be part of something extraordinary.  Role:  Nursery Cook | Catering for up to 85 children aged 6 weeks-5 years old. Location:  Highbury Lodge Day Nursery | Hitchin | SG4 9RW. Contract:  Fixed-term for 12 months | 37.5 hours/week | 52 weeks/year. Working pattern:  Varied shifts Monday-Friday between 07:30-18:30. Salary:  £25,330.50-£31,200 per annum (pro-rata) | £12.99-£16.00 per hour. We’ve been delivering childcare excellence since 1989. Within our 44-day nurseries, Head Office, and Training Academy, EduBase, our ethos is simple: we all belong, we all matter, and we all contribute. We believe in ‘careers, not jobs’, supporting one another to grow and succeed.   Why join us? Generous annual leave:  23 days paid leave per annum (pro-rata), rising to 28 days with length of service, plus paid bank holidays.  Work-life balance:   Up to a further 20 paid days off each year through our Partnership Reward...

Join Childbase Partnership and be part of something extraordinary.  Role:  Nursery Cook | Catering for up to 105 children aged 6 weeks-5 years old. Location:  Green Park Day Nursery | Reading | RG2 6UQ (on Green Park Business Park). Contract:  Fixed-term for 12 months (ideally starting in May 2026) | 37.5 hours/week | 52 weeks/year. Working pattern:  Monday-Friday | Alternating shifts of 07:10-15:40 and 09:00-17:30 Salary:  £25,330.50-£31,200 per annum (pro-rata) | £12.99-£16.00 per hour.   We’ve been delivering childcare excellence since 1989. Within our 44-day nurseries, Head Office, and Training Academy, EduBase, our ethos is simple: we all belong, we all matter, and we all contribute. We believe in ‘careers, not jobs’, supporting one another to grow and succeed.     Why join us? Generous annual leave:  23 days paid leave per annum (pro-rata), rising to 28 days with length of service, plus paid bank holidays.  Work-life balance:   Up to...

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...

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 -...

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 Chef – Cook with Purpose & Passion!  🥦 Naturally Learning | Fresh, Seasonal, Outdoor-Inspired Are you a passionate chef who loves cooking with fresh ingredients—and even better, cooking outdoors occasionally? At Naturally Learning Charlestown, we’re looking for a dedicated  Chef  to bring nourishing, seasonal meals to life in a way that reflects our nature-based ethos. Must work from 8:30am to 5:00pm Monday to Friday, all year except Bank Holidays.  In this role, you will: Prepare high-quality, seasonal meals using local produce Embrace opportunities to cook outdoors and inspire children through food Follow menus and recipes designed by our Head Chef Maintain a clean, safe, and well-equipped kitchen Follow all allergy, cleaning, and COSHH procedures Complete required Food Safety training and ensure safe practices Hold a clean and up-to-date DBS certificate Line Manager:  Nursery Manager / Head Chef If...

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...

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...

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...

At Caring Kindergartens, children are at the heart of everything we do, so we are currently looking for a strong Deputy Nursery Manager 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. We are looking for a passionate and inspiring early years professional to support the leadership of our nursery and make a real difference in children’s early years. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives on supporting teams, leading by example and helping to create inspiring learning environments where both children and staff flourish. As a key member of the leadership team, you will: ✨ Support the Nursery Manager in leading, motivating and developing a dedicated team ✨ Lead by example, creating a positive, collaborative environment where staff feel valued and inspired ✨ Assist with recruitment, inductions, staff development and supervisions ✨ Step up to lead the nursery in the...

--- Family run! ·· Supportive Management and team! ·· 50% Employee Discount! ·· CPD opportunities and Salary Reviews! ·· Lots of training opportunities! ·· Staff Member of the term £200 voucher opportunity! ·· Room of the term £25 voucher! ··· 31 days holiday (increases with service, up to 36 days) ·· Wellbeing Support --- Kinderland is growing!! We’re looking fantastic Room Leaders/Senior Early Years Practitioner to join our lovely team! We are seeking dynamic leaders with a genuine passion for guiding their room and creating the best opportunities for children. Kinderland Day Nurseries are a family-run establishment that has been offering high-quality childcare in Croydon since 1995. Our sister day nursery is opening January 2025!! At Kinderland we create an environment where children are happy, engaged, safe, and healthy. While we have two wonderful buildings and excellent resources, we firmly believe that our staff are our greatest asset and have the most significant...

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,...

£41,010 - £49,149  + excellent benefits Please note that applications for this role will close on Sunday 26th April, with interviews scheduled for Wednesday 6th May. Those Huge Small Victories For children with complex, challenging needs, the level of care and education must go above and beyond and that’s what drives us here at Witherslack Group. With our high staff-to-child ratio and in-house clinical teams, we’re proud to have won a reputation for excellence. Our aspirational homes, schools and ethos help us achieve the best possible outcomes. In short, we’re enhancing life opportunities.  Our Designated Safeguarding Leads are a huge part of making sure our children and young people’s needs are fully recognised and comprehensively met.  Get out what you put in You will work as part of  the leadership team and report directly to the Head Teacher for this crucial role. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with other members of the...

We are looking for an experienced, inspiring Room-Based to join our baby group in Nordic Star Nursery, our beautiful, modern, Nordic-inspired flagship nursery in Islington. This position is a career-defining opportunity for an ambitious early years professional who wants to move beyond “business as usual” childcare and be part of something genuinely innovative. Nordic Star is the first nursery in the UK to implement a truly Nordic approach to early education, in partnership with FinlandWay®. Our pedagogy is rooted in play, participation, well-being, and child-led learning, while remaining fully aligned with the EYFS statutory framework. About the Role Lead practice within your room, ensuring high-quality, child-centred provision  Act as a role model and mentor for practitioners, apprentices, and new team members  Support Ofsted readiness, reflective practice, and continuous improvement Build strong, trusting relationships with children, families, and colleagues...

We are looking for an experienced, inspiring Level 3 Practitioners to join Nordic Star Nursery, our beautiful, modern, Nordic-inspired flagship nursery in Islington. These positions are a career-defining opportunity for an ambitious early years professional who wants to move beyond “business as usual” childcare and be part of something genuinely innovative. Nordic Star is the first nursery in the UK to implement a truly Nordic approach to early education, in partnership with FinlandWay®. Our pedagogy is rooted in play, participation, well-being, and child-led learning, while remaining fully aligned with the EYFS statutory framework. About the Role Support Ofsted readiness, reflective practice, and continuous improvement Build strong, trusting relationships with children, families, and colleagues Champion the FinlandWay® philosophy alongside the EYFS We are looking for someone who has: Essential Minimum Level 3 qualification in Early Years / Childcare...

**Opportunity for Early Years Nursery Practitioners based in Harrow**           Are you an Early Years Nursery Practitioner local to Harrow and looking for a new opportunity to show your hard work and dedication in a nursery that will appreciate you?    Then look no further! This nurturing and bright nursery located in the heart of Harrow, North West London, is now looking for a Nursery Practitioner to join the team ASAP in a permanent position.    The supportive leadership team are focused on staff wellbeing and really value and care about every member of the team. As an Early Years Nursery Practitioner, you will be supported and encouraged to take up training opportunities to progress and grow in your career if this is something you're wanting to do, and bonuses will be paid throughout the year too.    Working full time within this caring and secure environment as an Early Years Practitioner, you will be supporting young children to ensure they develop and grow, through planning...

Level 3  Childcare Apprenticeship – Eco Montessori,  Norman Court. Shoots Training are looking for an enthusiastic, reliable and hardworking individual to complete their Level 3 Childcare Apprenticeship at Eco Montessori West Tytherley,  Norman Court. Eco Montessori Nursery is nestled in the picturesque, rural village of West Tytherley, We are a dedicated early years setting, specialising in the Montessori approach to learning. Our unique curriculum seamlessly blends the principles of the EYFS with Montessori methods, enriching the children’s daily experiences. We welcome children aged 6 months to 5 years, providing a nurturing environment that fosters growth and development at every stage. Why Choose Eco Montessori @ Norman Court Day Nursery? •          Home-from-Home Environment: As a family-run nursery, we provide a warm, nurturing atmosphere where your child feels safe, valued, and part of our close-knit community. •          Focus on the...

Looking to further your Early Years Career? Then look no further! This could be the perfect role for you. We are looking for an experienced Preschool Room Leader to join the team at this vibrant family-run nursery in Catford, South London. This is a lovely nursery that truly cares about every member of staff, taking time to listen to feedback from everyone and working together to help everyone achieve their own professional goals and aspirations! Staff can also enjoy breaks in their own staff room, located away from the main building in the tranquil garden, and take the time to relax and unwind from the intensity of their work.  Benefits include: £500 bonus should the nursery retain the Ofsted rating of OUTSTANDING 25 days holiday, plus 8 days bank holidays paid Birthday off after one year of service (paid) Option to ‘sell back’ up to 5-days of annual leave Reward and recognition scheme Good pension scheme Free lunches prepared by in-house chef Awards for...

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....