Nursery Cook

The Old Station Nursery Group; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free childcare

52% discount

31 days holiday

Birthday off

Overtime pay

Career development

Perkbox discounts

Wellbeing tools

Long-service awards

Flexible hours

Volunteer day

Job summary

The Old Station Nursery Group in Barnt Green is seeking a Nursery Cook to prepare nutritious meals for children, plan menus, and manage kitchen orders.

You will hold a valid Food and Hygiene Certificate, demonstrate strong allergen knowledge, and have experience with scratch cooking, baking, and menu preparation. We offer flexible hours and a range of childcare perks.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Food and Hygiene Certificate.
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of allergens and dietary requirements.
• Experience in scratch cooking, baking, and menu preparation.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Allergen handling

Scratch cooking

Menu planning

Food hygiene certificate

Education

Food hygiene certificate

Job description

Join Our Team as a Nursery Cook!

At Barnt Green, 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: £13.20 - £13.20 per Hour
Working Hours:10am-4.30pm Monday- Friday (32.5 hours per week)
Location: 42 Sandhills Road,Barnt Green,Birmingham,West Midlands,B45 8NR

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

Nestled in a converted house, Barnt Green nursery offers a cosy, home-like atmosphere. With five rooms light and spacious rooms and access to three outdoor spaces, children have ample room to learn and develop. Our intimate size sets us apart and created our unique ethos. Each member of our nursery team knows every child and family by name, creating a warm, welcoming environment akin to a second family. Barnt Green is conveniently located just 30 minutes from Birmingham city centre and a short 5-minute walk from Barnt Green train station. There is ample parking across the road for your convenience.

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.