Nursery Cook: Nutritious Meals for Little Learners

Tops Day Nurseries Ltd.; Trowbridge; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 60% childcare discount

Blue Light Card & Each Person platform

Health & wellbeing support

Generous holiday allowance including a

Job summary

Tops Day Nurseries Ltd. is hiring a Nursery Cook at our new Tops Trowbridge Nursery in Wiltshire, UK. The role focuses on preparing nutritious meals for children, following company recipes, and maintaining food budgets.

The successful candidate will have a Food Hygiene Certificate (Level 2+), knowledge of allergen management, and a passion for healthy, child-friendly meals. 40 hours per week, £13.21 per hour.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook, preferably in a nursery, school, or similar setting.
• Good understanding of nutrition and dietary needs for young children.
• Strong organisational and time management skills to ensure meals are prepared and served on time.
• Food Hygiene Certificate (Level 2 or higher).
• Knowledge of food safety regulations, including allergy management.
• Passion for preparing healthy, child-friendly meals.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a team and understand others' needs.
• Cookery knowledge and experience.
• Follow Tops systems including recipes, allergens, and label procedures.
• Maintain Health & Hygiene qualifications.
• Stay up to date with food trends and new methods.
• Assist in achieving food budgets.
• Ensure the kitchen meets the required 5* environmental health certificate.
• Monitor stock levels and stock rotation.

Skills

Food hygiene certificate (Level 2+)

Nutrition knowledge

Time management

Teamwork

Food preparation

Job description

Tops Day Nurseries Ltd. is hiring a Nursery Cook at our new Tops Trowbridge Nursery in Wiltshire, UK. The role focuses on preparing nutritious meals for children, following company recipes, and maintaining food budgets.

The successful candidate will have a Food Hygiene Certificate (Level 2+), knowledge of allergen management, and a passion for healthy, child-friendly meals. 40 hours per week, £13.21 per hour.