Nursery Cook

Dean Close Foundation; Stroud; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional nursery care provider in Stroud seeks a dedicated Nursery Cook to prepare wholesome meals for children. This part-time role involves working 4 hours a day, Monday to Friday, ensuring healthy nutrition and safe food practices. Ideal candidates will have cooking experience and a strong knowledge of food hygiene. Enjoy benefits like discounted childcare and a friendly work environment.

Benefits

Discounted childcare

Paycare health cash plan

Long Service bonus

Additional holiday

Competitive salary

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a cooking or catering role, preferably with children's meals.
• Good understanding of food safety and hygiene regulations.
• Willingness to complete a Food Hygiene Level 2 qualification.
• Ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Prepare healthy and nutritious meals for children.
• Ensure mealtimes are positive for each child.

Skills

Cooking experience

Food safety understanding

Positive attitude

Education

Food Hygiene Level 2 qualification

Job description

Join Our Team as Nursery Cook – Brownshill, Stroud

Dean Close Little Trees is proud to be a trusted leader in high‑quality nursery care and early childhood education across the region. We’re now looking for a dedicated Nursery Cook to join our warm and welcoming setting in Brownshill, Stroud.

In this important role, you’ll prepare healthy, balanced, and nutritious meals for our children, catering for a variety of dietary needs and ensuring mealtimes are a positive part of each child’s day. You’ll play a key part in supporting our mission to give children the very best start in life – because happy tummies make happy learners!

What you’ll enjoy:

• Discounted childcare to support your family
• Paycare health cash plan for your wellbeing
• Long Service bonus to reward your loyalty
• Additional holiday for well‑earned rest
• Competitive salary – dependent on experience
• A supportive, friendly working environment where your role is valued and appreciated

We’d love to hear from you if you’re passionate about preparing delicious, wholesome food and take pride in maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness and food safety.

What you’ll need:

• Previous experience in a cooking or catering role (preferably with children’s meals)
• A good understanding of food safety and hygiene regulations
• A Food Hygiene Level 2 qualification (or willingness to complete one)
• A positive, can‑do attitude and the ability to work independently

The role is a part time role, working 4 hours a day Monday‑Friday, typically 10‑2pm.

If you’re ready to bring your skills into a role that makes a difference every day – let’s talk!