Nursery Cook

The Old Station Nursery; Wake Green; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier children's nursery in Birmingham is seeking a Kitchen Coordinator to prepare and serve delicious meals for children. Engaging in baking with the children and managing menus are key responsibilities. Applicants should have experience in meal preparation, knowledge of allergens, and a Food and Hygiene certificate. This role offers a pay of £12.45 per hour with flexible working hours.

Benefits

Free childcare for the first month

31 days of holiday plus birthday off

Enhanced pay for overtime

Access to training and courses

Exclusive discounts and wellbeing support

Volunteer day annually

Qualifications

• Experience in meal preparation and cooking is essential.
• Knowledge and experience in dealing with allergens is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve nutritious meals for children.
• Plan menus and manage food orders according to budget.
• Engage children in fun baking activities and maintain a safe kitchen.

Skills

Experience preparing and cooking delicious meals

Previous experience of working with allergens

Drive, passion and care for your work

Education

Food and Hygiene certificate

Job description

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.

About our nursery

Our Nursery in Moseley is set within a beautiful period property to the east of Birmingham. The nursery consists of six rooms, all providing plenty of space for children to safely explore and investigate the environment around them. All the rooms in our Moseley nursery are designed to enhance children's curiosity and their drive to build on their knowledge and understanding. We are located in east Birmingham on Wake Green Road, just off the A41 and a short distance from Hall Green Train Station. Parking is available outside the nursery.

Qualifications

• Experience preparing and cooking delicious meals.
• Previous experience of working with allergens.
• A Food and Hygiene certificate.
• Drive, passion and care for your work.

Benefits

• 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, including national bank holidays, plus a Christmas closure week and 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.

Compensation & Working Hours

Pay: £12.45 per hour.

Working Hours: Full-time 37.5 hours over 5 days per week, Monday to Friday.

Location: 106 Wake Green Road, Moseley, Birmingham, West Midlands, B13 9PZ.