Nursery Cook

The Old Station Nursery Group; Highweek; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free childcare for the first month

52% discount for family based on hours

31 days holiday including bank holiday

Job summary

The Old Station Nursery Group is seeking a part‑time Nursery Cook in Newton Abbot to prepare nutritious meals for children, plan menus, and manage orders within budget. You will engage children in baking activities while maintaining high hygiene standards.

Candidates must hold a Food and Hygiene Certificate, have allergen awareness, and bring experience in scratch cooking and baking. This role offers flexible hours and supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Food and Hygiene Certificate and demonstrate strong knowledge of food allergens and dietary requirements.
• Previous experience in scratch cooking, baking, and menu preparation is required.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Food hygiene knowledge

Allergen awareness

Scratch cooking

Baking

Menu planning

Education

Food and Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Join Our Team as a Nursery Cook!

Part-time 30 hours over 5 days a week, 8am to 2pm

At Newton Abbot, 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:£13.39 per Hour
Working Hours:Part-time 30 hours over 5 days a week, 8am to 2pm
Location: hdc Nursery Newton Abbot,31 Devon Square,Newton Abbot,Devon,TQ12 2HH

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

Located in the historic market town, hdc Newton Abbot Nursery provides a nurturing and stimulating environment that offers the perfect start for your child’s learning journey. We offer a hygge-inspired environment to enable children to grow and be comfortable in homely surroundings. At our Ofsted-rated ‘Good’ nursery, the décor and room layouts are set to encourage togetherness and familiarity. The focus is on children’s interests; an adult helping hand is provided to promote extended learning and support development. The nursery is located on Devon Square in the centre of Newton Abbot, making it wonderfully central and only a short walk from the train station.

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.