Nursery Cook

The Old Station Nursery Group; Alcester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free childcare for the first month

52% discount for family care

31 days holiday incl bank holidays and

Enhanced pay for overtime

Career development via The National**

Job summary

The Old Station Nursery Alcester is seeking a skilled Cook to join our team. You will prepare nutritious meals for children, plan menus, and help manage food orders while keeping within budget.

Applicants must hold a valid Food and Hygiene Certificate and have knowledge of allergens. The role offers flexible full‑time or part‑time hours and a supportive, community‑focused environment.

Qualifications

• Valid Food and Hygiene Certificate is mandatory.
• Strong knowledge of food allergens and dietary requirements is required.
• Experience in scratch cooking, baking, and menu preparation is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve nutritious meals for the children.
• Plan menus and manage food orders within budget.
• Create baking activities to support learning with children.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and hygienic kitchen in line with health and safety standards.

Skills

Allergen knowledge

Scratch cooking

Baking

Menu planning

Education

Food and Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Join Our Team as a Nursery Cook!

At Alcester, we’re looking for an experienced Cook to join our team. Bring your enthusiasm, creativity, and dedication, and let’s make a difference together!

To be considered for this position, candidates must hold a valid Food and Hygiene Certificate and demonstrate strong knowledge of food allergens and dietary requirements. Previous experience in scratch cooking, baking, andmenu preparation is also required.

Please note: we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

We know our people make all the difference, so here’s how we make a difference for you:

• Childcare Perks: Free childcare for the first month and 52% discount (based on working hours) to support your family.
• Holiday and Celebrations: 31 days of holiday (inclusive of national bank holidays and the Christmas closure week), plus your birthday off!
• Enhanced Pay for Overtime: Your hard work deserves recognition.
• Career Development: Access to The National College full of training and courses
• Exclusive Discounts & Wellbeing Support: Enjoy Perkbox discounts and wellbeing tools.
• Recognition & Rewards: Refer a friend or family for exciting bonuses and celebrate milestones with long-service awards.
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible full-time and part-time opportunities.
• Volunteer Day:1 paid day off per year to volunteer and give back to the community.

Pay: £29,016 - £29,016 per Annum £13.95 per hour
Working Hours: 40 hours a week over 5 days
Location: The Old Station Nursery Alcester,Kinwarton Road,Alcester,Warwickshire,B49 6PX

What Your Role Involves

As a Cook in our nursery, you’ll:

• Prepare and serve delicious, nutritious meals for the children.
• Plan menus and manage food orders, ensuring everything stays within budget.
• Create fun learning experiences by engaging in baking activities with the children.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and hygienic kitchen environment in line with health and safety standards.

What You’ll Bring to the Role

• Experience preparing and cooking delicious meals
• Previous experience of working with allergens
• A Food and Hygiene certificate
• Drive, passion and care for your work

About our Nursery

The Old Station Nursery Alcester is very much a part of the local community. We are based alongside the River Arrow and are within walking distance of the local high street, town museum and shops. The nursery is made up of three large rooms, all of which have been carefully organised to provide age-appropriate resources and equipment. The nursery is located on Kinwarton Road, a short walk from Alcester town centre and only a 5-minute drive from the A46 and A435 junction. We have onsite parking available.

The Old Station Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and we expect all applicants to share this commitment. All roles are subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references, and verification of your right to work in the UK and any essential qualifications. If successful, our recruitment and compliance team will guide you through every step of the onboarding process. We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Reasonable adjustments will be considered to ensure fairness and accessibility for all candidates.