Nursery Cook — Healthy Meals, Training & Perks

Mama Bear's Day Nursery Limited; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Your birthday off

Free uniform

Complimentary meals

Christmas closure

All bank holidays off

28 days annual leave

Clear progression routes

Extensive training and CPD

Time back for meetings, training or e

Job summary

Mama Bear’s Day Nursery is seeking a reliable Cook to prepare nutritious, home‑cooked meals for babies and young children in Speedwell, following a set menu. The Nursery Cook will handle breakfasts, lunches and teas, manage stock and uphold high hygiene standards in a busy kitchen.

You should have nursery or similar setting experience, plus knowledge of allergies and cross‑contamination; Safer Food Better Business familiarity is a plus. We offer great perks, progression, and a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Experience cooking in nurseries or similar settings.
• Knowledge of allergies, dietary requirements and cross‑contamination.
• Familiarity with Safer Food Better Business (preferred).
• High standards of cleanliness and organisation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook breakfast, lunch and tea for babies and young children.
• Follow the set menu and manage kitchen stock.
• Maintain hygiene and safety practices in the kitchen.
• Wash up and support a busy kitchen environment.

Skills

Nursery kitchen experience

Allergy awareness

Hygiene & safety

Food hygiene knowledge

Job description

Mama Bear’s Day Nursery is seeking a reliable Cook to prepare nutritious, home‑cooked meals for babies and young children in Speedwell, following a set menu. The Nursery Cook will handle breakfasts, lunches and teas, manage stock and uphold high hygiene standards in a busy kitchen.

You should have nursery or similar setting experience, plus knowledge of allergies and cross‑contamination; Safer Food Better Business familiarity is a plus. We offer great perks, progression, and a supportive team.