Nursery Cook / Chef / Kitchen Manager

Banana Moon Franchise; Royal Tunbridge Wells; On-site; GBP 13,776 - 16,531; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted childcare

Yearly staff awards ceremony

Free meals during shifts

Ongoing training and career development

Job summary

A local nursery chain in Royal Tunbridge Wells seeks a passionate Nursery Cook. In this entry-level part-time role, you'll prepare healthy meals and maintain food hygiene. You'll have opportunities for ongoing training and enjoy benefits like discounted childcare and free meals during shifts.

Qualifications

• Food Hygiene Certificate (Level 2 or 3) required.
• Knowledge of allergens, child nutrition, and food safety is essential.
• Experience in a kitchen setting (nursery or commercial) is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Prepare healthy, balanced meals using seasonal ingredients.
• Cater to dietary requirements and allergies with care.
• Maintain hygiene and safety standards in the kitchen.

Skills

Food Hygiene Certificate (Level 2 or 3)

Knowledge of allergens

Child nutrition

Food safety

Experience in a kitchen setting

Job description

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.

What You'll Do

• 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.

Requirements

What We're Looking For:

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

What We Offer:

• 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

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Part-time

Job function

• Education

Industries

• IT Services and IT Consulting