Cook

Co-op Childcare; West of England; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Enhanced annual leave

Childcare discounts

Food shop & travel savings

Mental health wellbeing apps

4-day working week option

Job summary

Co-op Childcare is seeking a Cook to lead the preparation and service of nutritious meals for our nursery children. You will educate families on healthy choices and align practice with food safety standards, HACCP and COSHH. DBS clearance is required and training is provided.

Join a team focused on wellbeing, learning through nutrition, and delivering high-quality meals in a busy nursery environment with supportive policies and benefits.

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS check required and funded by the employer.
• Food Hygiene Level 2 or equivalent.
• Sound knowledge of food safety, HACCP and COSHH requirements.
• Experience catering for large numbers.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve healthy, nutritionally balanced meals for the nursery.
• Support families in making healthy food choices and educate children.
• Work in line with Food Standards Agency policies and procedures.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, safety and compliance.

Skills

Food safety

Nutritional planning

Large-scale catering

Education

Food Hygiene Level 2

Tools

HACCP

COSHH

Job description

Joining Little Pioneers is more than just a job, children are at the heart of everything we do and we’re dedicated to pioneering great futures – both for our little ones and our team. We’re looking for a special someone who will work their magic to achieve all-round outstanding results and outcomes for our children.

What makes us different?

• A competitive salary that values your expertise
• Enhanced annual leave to help you recharge and unwind
• generous discounts on childcare so your family can benefit too
• Savings on your food shop and travel to support your everyday lifestyle
• Access to financial and mental health wellbeing apps for support when you need it most
• Flexible working options – 4 day working week option to support your work-life balance

What will the role involve?

As our Cook, you will be the expert nutritionist for the nursery, responsible for the preparation and serving of healthy and nutritionally balanced meals. You will support the team to enable families to make healthy food choices and educate our children in the importance of balanced food choices. Working alongside our society’s policies and procedures, you will ensure compliance with the Food Standards Agency and work to the highest standards.

Who are we looking for?

• An Enhanced DBS check (we’ll cover the costs!)
• Food Hygiene level 2 or equivalent
• Sound knowledge of food safety, HACCP and COSHH requirements
• Experience in catering for large numbers

What can we offer you?

• Employee Discounts – Save up to 60% off Childcare, 20% off your Food Shop and 15% off your next Holiday
• 30 Days Annual Leave - Rising with service up to a maximum of 37 days
• Health and Wellbeing Programmes – Benefit from our Stream App and our partnership with Grocery Aid for financial and mental health support
• Full Training and Accredited Development Plans
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Family leave and more!