Nursery Cook

Banana Moon Day Nurseries; Nuneaton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A new nursery provider in Nuneaton is seeking a Nursery Cook who will be responsible for preparing healthy meals for children aged 0–5. Candidates should have experience in cooking for young children and possess food hygiene qualifications. This role offers part-time hours, competitive pay, and the opportunity to shape the food routines in a brand-new nursery. Join a supportive team that values creativity and cleanliness in the kitchen.

Benefits

Supportive and enthusiastic team

Training and development opportunities

Modern, well-designed kitchen space

Competitive pay

Qualifications

• Experience in a nursery or school setting is ideal.
• Food hygiene qualifications at Level 2 or above preferred.
• Confidence with allergen management and safe food practices.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare nutritious menus suited to young children.
• Cook fresh meals and snacks each day.
• Manage allergies and dietary requirements effectively.
• Maintain high standards of kitchen hygiene.
• Order and organise stock efficiently.
• Work closely with the nursery team to meet children's needs.

Skills

Experience cooking for children

Food hygiene qualifications (Level 2 preferred)

Confidence with allergen management

Organised and reliable

Team player

Job description

We’re Hiring: Nursery Cook
Location:Our brand-new, purpose-built nursery
Hours:Part-time
Start:As soon as possible

We’re opening a brand-new nursery and are looking for an experienced cook to become a key part of our team. If you enjoy creating nourishing food for young children and want to help set the standard from day one, this could be the perfect role for you.

About the Role

We need a Nursery Cook who can prepare healthy, balanced meals and snacks for children aged 0–5. You will be responsible for maintaining excellent food hygiene, managing allergens correctly, and keeping the kitchen organised, safe, and welcoming. As one of the first members of our team, you’ll play an important part in shaping our food routines and mealtime experience.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Planning and preparing nutritious menus suited to young children
• Cooking fresh meals and snacks each day
• Managing allergies, dietary requirements and portion sizes
• Maintaining high standards of hygiene and cleanliness
• Ordering and organising stock efficiently
• Working closely with the nursery team to support children’s needs

If you’re an experienced cook who loves creating tasty, nutritious meals for young children, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and be part of something new and exciting from the very beginning.

Who We’re Looking For

• Someone with experience cooking for children, ideally within a nursery or school setting
• Food hygiene qualifications (Level 2 or above preferred)
• Confidence with allergen management and safe food practices
• An organised, reliable and positive person who takes pride in their kitchen
• A team player who enjoys contributing to a warm and friendly environment

What We Offer

• The chance to make your mark in a brand-new nursery
• A supportive and enthusiastic team
• Part-time hours that fit around your lifestyle
• Competitive pay
• Training and development opportunities
• A modern, well-designed kitchen space