Nursery Cook: Healthy Meals for 0-5s (Part-Time)

My Shooting Stars Nurseries Ltd; Bromsgrove; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

My Shooting Stars Nurseries Ltd is seeking a passionate Nursery Cook/Chef for our Bromsgrove nursery. Part-time role, 15 hours per week over 2 consecutive days, £15.20 per hour, permanent contract.

You will plan, prepare and serve healthy meals for children aged 0-5, ensuring allergen management and dietary requirements are met. You will work independently in a busy kitchen, support the nursery team, and help create positive mealtime experiences while maintaining high hygiene standards and cost

Qualifications

• Experience planning menus, ordering food, stock control and food costing.
• Experience preparing meals for individuals with allergies and special dietary needs.
• Knowledge of safe food storage and food safety procedures.
• Ability to work independently and manage a busy kitchen.
• Previous nursery/school/care/hospital or similar catering experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and serve healthy, balanced meals and snacks for children aged 0-5.
• Create menus meeting nutritional needs and encourage healthy eating.
• Cater for allergies, intolerances and special dietary requirements.
• Order food and kitchen supplies, manage stock levels and monitor costs.
• Maintain high standards of food hygiene and kitchen organisation.
• Ensure compliance with food safety legislation and nursery procedures.
• Complete food safety records and kitchen documentation.
• Work closely with the nursery team to provide positive mealtime experiences.

Skills

Menu planning

Food costing

Stock control

Allergen awareness

Independent worker

Nursery catering

Education

Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate (or above)

Job description

My Shooting Stars Nurseries Ltd is seeking a passionate Nursery Cook/Chef for our Bromsgrove nursery. Part-time role, 15 hours per week over 2 consecutive days, £15.20 per hour, permanent contract.

You will plan, prepare and serve healthy meals for children aged 0-5, ensuring allergen management and dietary requirements are met. You will work independently in a busy kitchen, support the nursery team, and help create positive mealtime experiences while maintaining high hygiene standards and cost