Nursery Cook

Early Years Alliance; Ilfracombe; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading childcare organization in Ilfracombe is looking for a Nursery Cook to maintain a safe kitchen and prepare nutritious meals for children and adults. The role requires a Food Hygiene Certificate and First Aid knowledge, with responsibilities including stock control and dietary requirements. This position offers 20 hours per week and full-time engagement throughout the year.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays

Employer contributions to pension

Learning and development opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts on O2 Refresh Airtime Plan

Recruitment Referral Payment Scheme

Qualifications

• Current Food Hygiene Certificate required.
• Current First Aid Certificate required.
• Ability to organise and cook nutritious meals.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe, clean, and healthy kitchen environment.
• Prepare and serve nutritional meals to children and adults.
• Regulate kitchen stock control and accommodate dietary requirements.

Skills

Food Hygiene

First Aid

Meal Planning

Understanding Food Allergies

Health and Safety Awareness

Job description

About The Role

We have an opportunity for a Nursery Cook to work in our Oaktree Nursery based in Devon. The nursery is part of a group of full daycare nurseries that provides childcare and support for young children and their families.

Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, pro rata for part-time employees
• Employer and employee contribution pension scheme
• Regular access to internal; and external learning and development opportunities
• Access to our Employee Assistant Programme (EAP), which includes 24/7 helpline access, dedicated managers helpline, confidential counselling sessions delivered by accredited specialists, legal, debt and life management advice, discounts, and wellbeing content plus resources.
• Can save up to 25% on 02 Refresh Airtime Plan if getting a new phone or tablet on 02
• Recruitment Referral Payment Scheme - an introduction payment of up to £300

Main duties:

• You will be responsible for maintaining a safe, clean and healthy kitchen environment and preparing and serving nutritional meals to children and adults.
• You will regulate kitchen stock control and ensure that specific dietary requirements are met.

Requirements:

• A current Food Hygiene Certificate and a current First Aid Certificate.
• The ability to organise, plan and cook nutritious meals.
• You will also need an awareness of food allergies and health and safety issues.
• You will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check, if your current certificate is not subscribed to the update service.

Hours per week: 20

Weeks per year: 52

Virtual interview date: 25th November 2025

About The Service

The Alliance is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and equal opportunities in employment. It is a requirement of all staff that they share this commitment and follow the prescribed policy and procedures to continuously promote a culture of safeguarding and equal opportunities across the whole organisation.

Web Link to Setting: https://www.eyalliance.org.uk/Oaktree