Nursery Cook

Pure Care Recruitment; Englefield Green; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No evenings or weekend shifts

Daytime hours 9am–4pm

Job summary

Pure Care Recruitment is seeking a dedicated Nursery Cook for a welcoming nursery in Englefield Green. You will manage daily kitchen operations, preparing balanced meals for babies and children while ensuring safety and hygiene.

Role is 9am–4pm, Monday to Friday, with sociable daytime hours and no weekend shifts. Experience in catering or childcare helps, and a Level 2 food hygiene qualification is essential.

Qualifications

• Level 2 Food Hygiene qualification required.
• Enhanced DBS certificate required.
• Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook fresh, healthy meals for children daily.
• Plan menus with balanced, varied diets according to age groups.
• Cater for allergies, intolerances and dietary needs.
• Maintain high food hygiene, kitchen cleanliness and safety standards.
• Store, prepare and serve food in line with regulations.
• Monitor stock levels and order ingredients as needed.

Skills

Food hygiene awareness

Reliability

Independent work

Education

Level 2 Food Hygiene

Tools

DBS certificate

Job description

Nursery Chef - Englefield Green - £13 Per Hour

Are you a passionate and reliable Nursery Cook looking for a rewarding role with sociable working hours and no weekend work? We are currently recruiting for a dedicated Nursery Cook to join a welcoming nursery based in Englefield Green.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced cook or someone with catering experience who enjoys preparing fresh, nutritious meals and wants to make a positive difference to children's health and development.

As the Nursery Cook, you will take responsibility for the day-to-day running of the nursery kitchen, preparing balanced and nutritious meals that meet the dietary needs of babies and young children. You will play an important role in ensuring children receive healthy, varied and enjoyable food throughout the day.

The Role – Nursery Cook

• Preparing and cooking fresh, healthy and nutritious meals for the children each day.
• Planning menus that provide a balanced and varied diet, taking into consideration children's ages and nutritional requirements.
• Catering for children with allergies, intolerances and specific dietary requirements.
• Maintaining excellent food hygiene, kitchen cleanliness and safety standards.
• Ensuring all food is stored, prepared and served in line with food safety regulations.
• Monitoring kitchen stock levels and ordering ingredients when required.
• Keeping accurate records of temperatures, cleaning schedules and food safety procedures.
• Creating a positive and welcoming mealtime experience for the children.

What We Are Looking For

The nursery is looking for a Nursery Cook who is organised, dependable and passionate about food. You should be confident working independently, managing your time effectively and maintaining high standards within a busy nursery environment.

The following requirements are essential:

• Level 2 Food Hygiene qualification.
• Enhanced DBS certificate.
• Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle due to the nursery's location.
• Previous kitchen or catering experience would be beneficial.
• An understanding of food allergies, dietary requirements and children's nutritional needs.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary: £13 per hour.
• Hours: 9am–4pm.
• Working Days: Monday–Friday.
• Location: Englefield Green.
• Sociable daytime working hours.
• No evening or weekend shifts.

If you are an enthusiastic Nursery Cook who takes pride in preparing healthy, delicious meals and would enjoy working within an early years setting, we would love to hear from you.