Nursery Cook

Best Start Recruitment Ltd; Burnham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a part-time Nursery Cook in Burnham to prepare and cook nutritious meals for children. The ideal candidate must have a Basic Food Handling Certificate and be passionate about food hygiene and children’s dietary needs. Responsibilities include meal preparation, maintaining hygiene standards, and checking food deliveries. This position offers a great opportunity for someone reliable and organised.

Qualifications

• Must have a Basic Food Handling Certificate.
• Knowledge of food hygiene and cleanliness is required.
• Experience in cooking for children is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook nutritious meals.
• Ensure dietary needs and allergies are catered for.
• Maintain food hygiene and cleanliness standards.
• Monitor stock levels and check food deliveries.
• Complete food safety checks.

Skills

Basic Food Handling Certificate

Food hygiene knowledge

Organisation

Reliability

Passion for healthy meals

Job description

Cook wanted

Burnham

Salary : £13.50 per hour

Hours : Monday to Friday, 9 / 9 : 30am – 1 / 1 : 30pm

Required Qualification : Basic Food Handling Certificate

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook nutritious, balanced meals in line with the nursery’s four-week menu.
• Ensure all children’s dietary needs and allergies are safely catered for.
• Maintain high standards of food hygiene and cleanliness, following Safer Food Better Business guidelines.
• Monitor stock levels, check food deliveries, and ensure correct food storage.
• Complete all required food safety checks and records.

Main Tasks

• Follow daily kitchen routines, including cleaning schedules and temperature checks.
• Rotate stock, check use-by dates, and minimise food waste.
• Present meals in an appetising way that supports children’s independence.
• Prepare food for afternoon tea and support mealtime setup when required.
• Ensure all equipment and appliances are used safely and kept in good working order.

This is a part-time Nursery Cook role suited to someone organised, reliable, and passionate about preparing healthy meals for children.

Best Start Recruitment want to help you make the right choice in your next career move. If you meet the Nursery Cook criteria above, or would like Early Years career advice, please apply ASAP for an informal and confidential chat.

We cater for all Early Years roles and currently have Nursery Manager, Deputy Manager, QTS, Montessori, Room Leader, Early Years Practitioner, Nursery Nurse, and Cook vacancies