Nursery Cook: Fresh From-Scratch Meals (8–4)

MIChild Group; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursery organization in Lancashire is seeking a reliable and enthusiastic nursery cook to provide healthy meals at their Newhouse Day nursery. The role involves managing a small kitchen, cooking from scratch, and ensuring hygiene standards. Ideal candidates should have a Food Hygiene certificate and experience in a kitchen environment, preferably in a school or nursery setting. This position offers competitive salary, childcare discounts, and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

80% childcare discount

Wellbeing drop-in sessions

Team Building Events

Enhanced holiday entitlement

Annual Employee awards ceremony

Paid Compassionate Leave

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a working kitchen environment is essential.
• Demonstrable experience as a skilled Cook ideally in a School or Nursery setting.
• Food Hygiene certificate is a minimum requirement.

Responsibilities

• Manage a small kitchen and cook nutritious meals from scratch.
• Monitor stock and manage wastage.
• Ensure compliance with hygiene regulations.

Skills

Culinary skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork skills

Initiative

Education

Food Hygiene certificate

Job description

A leading nursery organization in Lancashire is seeking a reliable and enthusiastic nursery cook to provide healthy meals at their Newhouse Day nursery. The role involves managing a small kitchen, cooking from scratch, and ensuring hygiene standards. Ideal candidates should have a Food Hygiene certificate and experience in a kitchen environment, preferably in a school or nursery setting. This position offers competitive salary, childcare discounts, and various employee benefits.