Nursery Cook

Mama Bear's Day Nursery Limited; West of England; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday off

Free uniform

Complimentary meals

Christmas closure

All bank holidays off

28 days annual leave

Career progression

CPD and training

Time off for meetings/events

Job summary

Mama Bear's Day Nursery in Speedwell seeks a reliable Cook to join our friendly team. You will prepare and cook nutritious meals for babies and young children following a set menu, with duties including stock management and maintaining high kitchen hygiene.

Experience in nurseries or similar settings is preferred, along with knowledge of allergies and dietary requirements. We offer training and a supportive team environment, with opportunities for progression.

Qualifications

• Experience cooking in nurseries, schools, or care settings.
• Knowledge of allergies and dietary requirements.
• Familiarity with Safer Food Better Business (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Cook breakfasts, lunches and teas following a set menu.
• Stock management and maintaining kitchen cleanliness.
• Ensure high hygiene standards at all times.
• Washing up and supporting meal service.

Skills

Cooking experience

Allergy awareness

Food safety

Hygiene standards

Tools

Safer Food Better Business

Job description

Mama Bear's Day Nursery is looking for a reliable and experienced Cook to join our friendly team in Speedwell. Our nursery provides a warm, welcoming environment for children aged 3 months to 4 years, and we are committed to offering nutritious, home-cooked meals every day.

The Nursery Cook will prepare and cook fresh breakfasts, lunches and teas for babies and young children, following a set menu. Duties also include stock management, maintaining a clean kitchen, washing up and ensuring high standards of hygiene at all times.

What We're Looking For

• Experience cooking in a similar environment (school, nursery, care setting or catering)
• Knowledge of allergies, dietary requirements and cross‑contamination
• Familiarity with Safer Food Better Business (preferred)
• High standards of cleanliness and organisation

If you're passionate about providing healthy meals for young children and enjoy working in a busy kitchen environment, we'd love to hear from you.

We believe great people deserve great perks. When you join us, you'll enjoy:

• Your birthday off
• Free uniform
• Complimentary meals when dining with the children
• Christmas closure – you'll never work between Christmas and New Year
• All bank holidays off
• 28 days annual leave
• Clear progression routes , with internal promotion wherever possible
• Extensive training and CPD , helping you grow your career
• Time back for meetings, training or events held outside nursery hours

We offer a competitive salary based on qualifications and experience, alongside a supportive, friendly team environment.

As this role involves working closely with children, an enhanced DBS check is required. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Mama Bear's Day Nursery is proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer.