Chestnut Nursery Cook

Local Services 2 You Ltd; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health cash plan

Company events

Company pension

Employee discount for childcare

On-site free parking

Job summary

Local Services 2 You Ltd is seeking a Nursery Cook at Chestnut Nursery in Huddersfield. The role involves preparing healthy meals for children and babies, planning seasonal menus, and ensuring high hygiene standards. Start date is as soon as possible, with 25 hours per week.

The candidate should have at least two years catering experience, a Food Hygiene Certificate and a First Aid Certificate, and be able to work safely and independently while meeting dietary and allergy requirements.

Qualifications

• Two years of catering experience or more.
• Food hygiene standards knowledge.
• Ability to plan menus and work safely in a kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Plan seasonal menus and manage food stocks.
• Maintain kitchen hygiene and safety to UK standards.
• Support food-related learning across nursery rooms.
• Engage children in age-appropriate cooking activities and share healthy eating ideas with families.

Skills

Catering experience

Education

Food Hygiene Certificate

First Aid Certificate

Job description

Location: Chestnut Nursery, Huddersfield

Hours: 25 hours a week

Benefits: Health cash plan, Company events, Company pension, Employee discount for childcare, On-site free parking

Start Date: As soon as possible

An Amazing Opportunity to Join Our Chestnut Nursery Family

We are looking for a caring, organised and enthusiastic Nursery Cook to prepare healthy, nutritious meals and snacks for children and babies in our nursery setting. This is a rewarding role for someone who is passionate about good food, high standards of hygiene, and helping children develop positive lifelong habits around healthy eating.

The successful candidate will work closely with the Nursery Management team to plan seasonal menus, manage food stocks, maintain a clean and safe kitchen, and ensure all food preparation meets food hygiene, allergy management, dietary and Early Years requirements. The role also includes supporting food-related learning across nursery rooms, engaging children in age-appropriate cooking activities, and sharing healthy eating ideas with families.

We are looking for someone with at least two years’ catering experience, good organisational skills, attention to detail, the ability to work safely and independently, and knowledge of food preparation for a range of dietary, cultural and allergy needs. A Food Hygiene Certificate, First Aid Certificate and commitment to ongoing professional development are required.

About Us

LS2Y Nurseries are part of the wider LS2Y organisation, delivering high-quality childcare and education in the heart of our communities.

We are nurturing, forward-thinking settings committed to the Curiosity Approach, encouraging children to explore, discover, and learn through purposeful play.

LS2Y Nurseries offer a comprehensive package of staff benefits designed to support your professional growth and wellbeing:

• - Funded Training and Qualifications: Ongoing training and development opportunities
• - Reflective Supervision: Regular opportunities for reflective supervision and feedback, supporting your professional journey.
• - Staff Wellbeing Support: Health cash plan, employee discounts, on-site free parking, and a supportive, welcoming team environment.

An Amazing Opportunity to Join Our Chestnut Nursery Family

We are looking for a caring, enthusiastic and talented Nursery Cook to join our wonderful team at Chestnut Nursery.

Hours

25 hours a week

21-09-2026

Job attachments

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