Nursery Cook

The Old Station Nursery; Alvechurch CP; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local childcare provider in Alvechurch is seeking an experienced Cook to prepare and serve nutritious meals for children. The role involves planning menus, managing food orders, and engaging children in fun baking activities. The ideal candidate will have a valid Food and Hygiene Certificate, strong knowledge of allergens, and experience in scratch cooking. Benefits include free childcare for the first month, generous holiday, flexible working options, and development opportunities.

Benefits

Free childcare for the first month

31 days of holiday plus birthday off

Enhanced Pay for Overtime

Access to National College training

Perkbox discounts

Paid Volunteer Day

Qualifications

• Valid Food and Hygiene Certificate required.
• Strong knowledge of food allergens and dietary requirements is necessary.
• Experience in scratch cooking, baking, and menu preparation is essential.
• Demonstrated experience in preparing and cooking meals is important.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve delicious, nutritious meals for the children.
• Plan menus and manage food orders, ensuring budget compliance.
• Engage children in fun baking activities.

Skills

Nutritious meal preparation

Food allergens knowledge

Scratch cooking

Menu planning

Education

Valid Food and Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Overview

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.

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

Qualifications

• Valid Food and Hygiene Certificate.
• Strong knowledge of food allergens and dietary requirements.
• Previous experience in scratch cooking, baking, and menu preparation.
• Experience preparing and cooking delicious meals.
• Previous experience working with allergens.
• Drive, passion, and care for your work.

Benefits

• Childcare Perks: Free childcare for the first month and a 52% discount (based on working hours).
• 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.
• 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: One paid day off per year to volunteer and give back to the community.

Payment

Pay: £12.25 per Hour