Nursery Cook (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

Nursery Cook- Bromsgrove

Part-Time | 15 Hours per Week | 2 Consecutive Days| £15.20per Hour

At Shooting Stars Nurseries, every day is an opportunity to make a difference to children's lives. We are looking for an experienced and passionate Nursery Cook/Chef to join our friendly team at our Bromsgrove nursery.

If you take pride in preparing nutritious, home‑cooked meals, enjoy working independently, and understand the importance of catering for children's nutritional, dietary and allergy requirements, we'd love to hear from you.

This role would suit an experienced cook or chef from a nursery, school, care home, hospital, healthcare, hospitality, or catering environment who is looking for a rewarding role where their work directly supports children's health and wellbeing.

Role Details

Position: Nursery Cook/Chef
Location: Shooting Stars Nursery Bromsgrove, B61 0AE
Salary: £15.20per hour
Hours: 15 hours per week, worked over 2 consecutive days (7.5 hours per day), Monday to Friday. Working days to be agreed.
Contract: Permanent, Part‑Time

Our nursery is open all year round and closes only on Bank Holidays.

What You'll Be Doing

• Planning, preparing and serving healthy, balanced meals and snacks for children aged 0-5 years.
• Creating menus that meet children's nutritional needs and encourage healthy eating habits.
• Catering for allergies, intolerances, cultural requirements and special dietary needs.
• Ordering food and kitchen supplies, managing stock levels and monitoring food costs.
• Maintaining high standards of food hygiene, cleanliness and kitchen organisation.
• Ensuring compliance with food safety legislation and nursery procedures.
• Completing food safety records and kitchen documentation.
• Working closely with the nursery team to provide positive mealtime experiences for children.

Essential Experience

• Experience as a cook with responsibility for menu planning, food ordering, stock control and food costing.
• Experience preparing meals for individuals with allergies and special dietary requirements.
• Knowledge of safe food storage and food safety procedures.
• Ability to work independently and manage a busy kitchen effectively.
• Previous experience in a nursery, school, care home, hospital, healthcare or similar catering environment.

Desirable Experience

• Experience catering for children under five years old.
• Supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of Safer Food Better Business procedures.

Qualifications

Essential

• Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate (or above).

Desirable

• Level 3 Food Hygiene qualification.
• Food Allergy Awareness training.
• Catering, Hospitality or Professional Cookery qualification.

We're Looking For Someone Who...

• Is passionate about children's nutrition and healthy eating.
• Understands the importance of allergen management and dietary requirements.
• Is organised, reliable and able to work independently.
• Takes pride in preparing high‑quality, nutritious meals.
• Enjoys making a positive difference to children's daily experiences.
• Has a positive, professional and flexible approach.

Why Join Shooting Stars Nurseries?

As part of our group of seven nurseries across the Midlands, you'll be supported by an experienced management team and a company owner who is passionate about delivering exceptional experiences for children, families and colleagues. We are committed to creating a welcoming, supportive environment where every team member can thrive.

Safeguarding Commitment

Shooting Stars Nurseries is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and we expect all colleagues to share this commitment.

All positions involve working directly with children and are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Applicants must disclose any arrests, charges, convictions, cautions, court orders, reprimands, warnings, or other information that may affect their suitability to work with children. Employment is subject to an Enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, overseas checks where required, and all other relevant pre‑employment checks.