Nursery Cook: Creative Menus & Allergen-Safe Meals

Kids Planet Day Nurseries Limited; Padiham; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 16,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free breakfast, lunch, and healthysn

Accredited training through KP Academy

Enhanced leave for family

Wellbeing goodies, staff events

Long service awards

Birthday day off

Competitive salary, pension plan

Job summary

Kids Planet Padiham is seeking a Nursery Cook to join our warm, family‑run setting. The role involves preparing healthy meals for children, accommodating allergies and dietary needs, and keeping the kitchen clean and compliant with environmental health standards.

You will collaborate with the nursery team on snack-making and baking activities to spark imaginations. The position is 3 days a week (Monday, Thursday and Friday), 8 am–5 pm, with no weekends or bank holidays.

Qualifications

• Catering experience, preferable in a nursery or similar environment.
• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate.
• Knowledge of food preparation for special dietary needs.
• Collaborates with children and nursery team in snack-making and baking activities.
• Commitment to high standards of cleanliness and safety.

Responsibilities

• Prepare healthy, nutritious meals for children.
• Accommodate allergies and special dietary requirements.
• Maintain a clean and tidy kitchen in compliance with environmental health standards.
• Collaborate with children and team in snack-making and baking activities.

Job description

Kids Planet Padiham is seeking a Nursery Cook to join our warm, family‑run setting. The role involves preparing healthy meals for children, accommodating allergies and dietary needs, and keeping the kitchen clean and compliant with environmental health standards.

You will collaborate with the nursery team on snack-making and baking activities to spark imaginations. The position is 3 days a week (Monday, Thursday and Friday), 8 am–5 pm, with no weekends or bank holidays.