Nursery Cook

Banana Moon Day Nurseries; Nuneaton; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Part-time hours

Competitive pay

Training and development opportunities

Modern kitchen space

Job summary

Banana Moon Day Nurseries is opening a brand-new nursery in the UK and we’re hiring a Nursery Cook to join the team. You’ll plan and prepare nutritious meals for children aged 0–5, maintain high hygiene standards and help shape our mealtime routines from day one.

As a part-time cook, you’ll manage allergens, portions and stock, working closely with the nursery team to create a warm, welcoming kitchen that supports little ones' healthy development.

Qualifications

• Experience cooking for children, ideally in 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.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare nutritious menus for young children.
• Cook fresh meals and snacks each day.
• Manage allergies, dietary requirements and portion sizes.
• Maintain high standards of hygiene and cleanliness.
• Order and organise stock efficiently.
• Work closely with the nursery team to support children’s needs.

Skills

Nursery cooking

Food hygiene Level 2+

Allergen management

Organised

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.

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