Nursery Cook — Fresh, Healthy Meals for Little Ones

Childbase Partnership; Reading; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

23 days annual leave (pro-rata)

Up to 28 days with length of service (

Discounted childcare

Wellbeing support

Career development

Job summary

Childbase Partnership in Reading is seeking a Nursery Cook to cater for up to 105 children aged 6 weeks to 5 years. Fixed-term contract ending May 2027, 37.5 hours/week, 52 weeks/year, with alternating shifts. Salary £25,330.50-£31,200 per annum (pro-rata) or £12.99-£16.00 per hour.

You will prepare wholesome meals, follow a set-menu, accommodate allergies, and ensure high hygiene standards while collaborating with the Nursery Manager and Kitchen Assistant.

Qualifications

• Professional catering experience with set-menu cooking.
• Knowledge of allergens and dietary requirements.
• Food Hygiene training and records.
• COSHH knowledge for safe kitchen practices.
• Manual handling awareness and safe operating procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals for up to 105 children from 6 weeks to 5 years.
• Follow the set menu using fresh ingredients and provide suitable alternatives.
• Support kitchen budgeting in partnership with Nursery Manager.
• Lead and mentor Kitchen Assistant and co-cook.
• Maintain 5-star hygiene standards in the kitchen.

Skills

Catering experience

Food Hygiene training

Allergen awareness

COSHH knowledge

Manual handling

Job description

Childbase Partnership in Reading is seeking a Nursery Cook to cater for up to 105 children aged 6 weeks to 5 years. Fixed-term contract ending May 2027, 37.5 hours/week, 52 weeks/year, with alternating shifts. Salary £25,330.50-£31,200 per annum (pro-rata) or £12.99-£16.00 per hour.

You will prepare wholesome meals, follow a set-menu, accommodate allergies, and ensure high hygiene standards while collaborating with the Nursery Manager and Kitchen Assistant.