Nursery Cook

Grandir UK Limited; West of England; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave

Company pension

Life assurance

Flexible working

Refer a Friend £500

Sick pay from day 1

Great Place to Work

Training and progression

Job summary

Lake House Day Nursery, part of Grandir UK, is seeking a motivated Chef to join our team in Westbury on Trym. You will be responsible for cooking meals and snacks for children, contributing to menu planning and supporting staff.

We offer strong benefits, flexible working and genuine career progression within a caring, child-focused environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare 6 monthly menus gaining feedback from catering staff, Managers and Regional Manager’s to produce final product
• Support and guide catering staff and Nursery Manager
• Monitor catering standards to maintain the highest levels of practice
• Assist and support the Nursery Manager in the recruitment and selection of catering staff
• Audit kitchens in a timely fashion, ensuring they meet TCC and PSN
• Check that all kitchen paperwork is fully complete, accurate and up to date
• Establish and maintain professional working relationships with Nursery staff

Job description

Lake House Day Nursery- Westbury on Trim

Part of Grandir UK

Salary £12.71-£13.50 (depending on experience and qualifications with regular pay reviews)

Join a supportive, child focused nursery offering strong benefits, flexible working and genuine career progression.

Our Lake House Day Nursery in Westbury On Trym is looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Chef to join our team. You will play a key role in cooking up a storm for our children every day with a range of different meals and snacks.

Why You’ll Love Working at Lake House

At Grandir UK you will be part of a welcoming and supportive team who genuinely care about one another. We create a positive working environment where everyone feels valued, respected and supported to grow.

Core Benefits

• 33 days' annual leave, including bank holidays, with 3 days used during the Christmas shutdown period.
• Christmas and New Year shutdown.
• Flexible working options available.
• £500 Refer a Friend bonus.
• Company pension scheme with employer contributions.
• Statutory Sick Pay from day 1.
• Life assurance for employees aged 18 to 65.
• Certified Great Place to Work, voted for by our current colleagues.

About Our Nursery

Our newly updated nursery offers a fresh, welcoming environment where engaging learning spaces support each child’s development.

Our playrooms are organised into two main groups, Bumble Bees and Dragonflies, with connected spaces that allow free-flow movement and encourage curiosity, confidence, and independence. Our approach is inspired by play-based learning, with influences from Montessori and curiosity-led practice, supporting children’s emotional, social, and cognitive growth.

Children are supported by consistent key person groups, helping to build strong, nurturing relationships.

Our garden includes an indoor-outdoor space, giving children the freedom to move between environments and choose how and where they play.

Location and Travel

Our Lake House Day Nursery and Preschool is conveniently located on the corner of a roundabout, directly opposite Amelia Lodge and just a short distance from Henleaze Lake.

This ideal spot offers easy access for our families and staff while being close to beautiful natural surroundings.

What will you be doing

• Prepare 6 monthly menus gaining feedback from catering staff, Managers and Regional Manager’s to produce final product
• Support and guide catering staff and Nursery Manager
• Monitor catering standards to maintain the highest levels of practice
• Assist and support the Nursery Manager in the recruitment and selection of catering staff
• Audit kitchens in a timely fashion, ensuring they meet TCC and PSN
• Check that all kitchen paperwork is fully complete, accurate and up to date
• Establish and maintain professional working relationships with Nursery staff

Enhanced Family and Wellbeing Benefits

• Maternity and adoption leave paid at 100% for the first 12 weeks.
• Paternity leave paid at 100% for the first 4 weeks.
• Parental bereavement leave of up to 4 weeks, fully paid.
• Compassionate leave of up to 2 weeks, fully paid.
• Miscarriage leave of up to 2 weeks, fully paid.
• Wellbeing Day - an extra day off just for you.
• The Grand Event - up to an additional week of annual leave to attend a significant life event after 2 years' service.

Even More Benefits

• Employee benefits portal with hundreds of retail discounts, including ASOS, gym memberships, cinemas, M&S, and major supermarkets.
• 24-hour remote GP appointments.
• Dayforce Wallet - gives you the ability to access a portion of your earned pay before your normal payday.
• Medical cashback for dental treatment, physiotherapy, and alternative therapies.
• Recognition, rewards, and team celebrations throughout the year, with May dedicated to celebrating our teams.
• Tailored in-house training and genuine progression opportunities.
• Sustainability focus with Carbon Literacy-trained teams and Eco-Schools accreditation.

Grandir UK is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. An enhanced DBS check is required for this role which will be carried out by our approved third party provider.

We are an equal opportunity employer and recruit based on merit.To support our recruitment process, we may use AI-assisted tools for tasks such as application screening and reference checks. These tools help us manage applications efficiently, and all hiring decisions are made by our team.