Nursery Cook & Nutrition Specialist

Co-op Childcare; West of England; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Enhanced annual leave

Childcare discounts

Food shop & travel savings

Mental health wellbeing apps

4-day working week option

Job summary

Co-op Childcare is seeking a Cook to lead the preparation and service of nutritious meals for our nursery children. You will educate families on healthy choices and align practice with food safety standards, HACCP and COSHH. DBS clearance is required and training is provided.

Join a team focused on wellbeing, learning through nutrition, and delivering high-quality meals in a busy nursery environment with supportive policies and benefits.

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS check required and funded by the employer.
• Food Hygiene Level 2 or equivalent.
• Sound knowledge of food safety, HACCP and COSHH requirements.
• Experience catering for large numbers.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve healthy, nutritionally balanced meals for the nursery.
• Support families in making healthy food choices and educate children.
• Work in line with Food Standards Agency policies and procedures.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, safety and compliance.

Skills

Food safety

Nutritional planning

Large-scale catering

Education

Food Hygiene Level 2

Tools

HACCP

COSHH

Job description

Co-op Childcare is seeking a Cook to lead the preparation and service of nutritious meals for our nursery children. You will educate families on healthy choices and align practice with food safety standards, HACCP and COSHH. DBS clearance is required and training is provided.

Join a team focused on wellbeing, learning through nutrition, and delivering high-quality meals in a busy nursery environment with supportive policies and benefits.