Cook at OurCoop Little Pioneers

OurCoop Little Pioneers; Warwick; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Discounts

Annual leave up to 37 days

Health & wellbeing programmes

Training & development

Enhanced parental leave

Job summary

OurCoop Little Pioneers in Warwick, England, is seeking a Cook to lead the nursery kitchen, preparing nutritious meals for children with care and precision.

You’ll ensure compliance with Food Standards Agency guidelines, support families in healthy choices, and educate children on balanced eating, while working on site with a friendly team.

You will manage meal times, portion control, dietary requirements, and maintain high cleanliness standards.

Qualifications

• DBS check (Enhanced) required.
• Food Hygiene Level 2 or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, HACCP and COSHH.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve nutritious meals for children, acting as the nursery's nutrition expert.
• Ensure meals meet safety standards and policies, educate children on healthy eating.

Skills

DBS check

Food Hygiene Level 2

HACCP & COSHH

Large-scale catering

Job description

Cook at OurCoop Little Pioneers in Warwick, ENG, GB. This Full time on site position offers great opportunities for career growth.

About the role:

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!