Cook in Early Years Setting

St George's Nursery; Leicester; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff childcare discount

Pension scheme

Wellbeing support

Friendly working environment

Training opportunities

Career progression in nursery

Job summary

St George's Nursery is seeking a friendly Cook to prepare fresh, nutritious meals and snacks for young children. You will oversee the day-to-day kitchen operations, ensuring cleanliness, food safety, and organisation while following dietary requirements and individual food plans.

Responsibilities include preparing meals, managing stocks, completing records and temperature checks, and helping to plan varied, balanced menus.

Qualifications

• Food Hygiene qualification (Level 2 or above) required.
• Previous experience in a kitchen, catering, hospitality, education, healthcare, or similar environment.
• Understanding of food allergens and safe food handling practices.
• Ability to work independently and manage workload.
• Positive approach to providing healthy meals for children.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals each day.
• Follow dietary requirements, allergies, and individual food plans.
• Monitor food supplies and report stock requirements.
• Complete kitchen records, temperature checks, and food safety documentation.
• Support the planning of varied and balanced menus.
• Maintain a clean, organised, and safe kitchen environment.
• Ensure food is prepared and stored in line with health and hygiene regulations.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Food allergen handling

Independent working

Healthy meals mindset

Education

Food Hygiene Level 2 or above

Job description

Help Create Healthy Mealtimes for Young Children

At St George's Nursery, we believe good food plays an important part in every child's day. We're looking for a friendly and organised Cook to prepare fresh, nutritious meals and snacks for the children in our care.

Hours & Pay

Part-Time - 25 hours per week
£12.95 per hour

About the Role

You'll be responsible for preparing meals and snacks that are nutritious, varied, and suitable for the needs of young children. You'll oversee the day-to-day running of the kitchen, ensuring high standards of cleanliness, food safety, and organisation are maintained.

Main Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals each day.

• Follow dietary requirements, allergies, and individual food plans.

• Monitor food supplies and report stock requirements.

• Complete kitchen records, temperature checks, and food safety documentation.

• Support the planning of varied and balanced menus.

• Maintain a clean, organised, and safe kitchen environment.

• Ensure food is prepared and stored in line with health and hygiene regulations.

What You'll Need

• Food Hygiene qualification (Level 2 or above).

• Previous experience in a kitchen, catering, hospitality, education, healthcare, or similar environment.

• Understanding of food allergens and safe food handling practices.

• Ability to work independently and manage your workload effectively.

• A positive approach to providing healthy meals for children.

What's in It for You?

• Ongoing training and development opportunities.

• Staff childcare discount.

• Company pension scheme.

• Employee wellbeing support.

• Friendly and supportive working environment.

• Opportunities to grow within an established nursery group.

If you enjoy preparing fresh meals and want to make a positive difference to children's daily experiences, we'd love to hear from you.