Nursery Cook / Chef / Kitchen Manager

Banana Moon Day Nurseries; Royal Tunbridge Wells; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A local nursery in Royal Tunbridge Wells is seeking a passionate Nursery Cook to prepare nutritious meals for children. The ideal candidate will have a Food Hygiene Certificate, knowledge of child nutrition, and kitchen experience. Join a supportive team that values your contributions and offers perks like discounted childcare and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Discounted childcare

Black tie staff event

Yearly staff awards

Dinner provided at staff meetings

Ongoing training opportunities

BUPA mental health support

Free meals during shifts

On-site parking

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Experience in a nursery or commercial kitchen setting.
• Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willing to obtain).
• Catering qualifications may be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Prepare healthy, balanced meals using seasonal ingredients.
• Cater to dietary requirements and allergies.
• Create a fun mealtime experience for children.

Skills

Food Hygiene

Knowledge of allergens

Child nutrition

Kitchen experience

Education

Food Hygiene Certificate (Level 2 or 3)

First Aid Certificate

Job description

Overview

Join Our Family as a Nursery Cook! At Banana Moon Tunbridge Wells, we're not just a nursery- we're a family. And right now, we’re looking for a passionate, creative, and caring Nursery Cook to join our wonderful team. If you love cooking nutritious meals and want to make a real difference in children’s lives through healthy eating, this could be your perfect role.

Responsibilities

• Prepare healthy, balanced, and delicious meals for our little ones using seasonal ingredients
• Cater to a variety of dietary requirements and allergies with care and confidence
• Create a fun and engaging food experience, encouraging children to enjoy mealtimes
• Maintain the highest standards in food hygiene, safety, allergy management, and kitchen management
• Be a key part of our team, contributing to our warm, nurturing environment

Ready to cook up something special in your career?

Apply now and help us nurture the next generation — one healthy meal at a time.

Qualifications

Essential:

• Food Hygiene Certificate (Level 2 or 3)
• Knowledge of allergens, child nutrition, and food safety
• Experience in a kitchen setting (nursery or commercial)
• Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willing to obtain)

Desirable:

• First Aid Certificate
• Catering qualifications
• Experience in early years settings
• Full driving licence and access to a car

Benefits

At Banana Moon Tunbridge Wells, we love to take care of our team. When you join us, you’ll enjoy a range of perks that reflect how much we value your hard work and dedication:

• Discounted childcare – because we know how important family is
• Black tie staff event– we celebrate success together
• Yearly staff awards ceremony – your efforts won’t go unnoticed
• Dinner provided at staff meetings – fuel up while we grow together
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities – we invest in you
• BUPA mental health support listening line – your wellbeing matters
• Free meals during shifts
• On-site / free parking – no stressful commutes
• A supportive, family-feel work environment where your work truly matters