Part-Time Nursery Chef: Nutritious Meals for Kids

St. George's Nursery; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD opportunities

Staff discount

Pension scheme

Wellbeing support

Job summary

St George’s Nursery is hiring a reliable Nursery Cook to plan, prepare and cook daily meals for children across the nursery. You will cater for dietary requirements, maintain high hygiene standards, and work with the Nursery Manager to create healthy, seasonal menus.

The role focuses on ensuring nutritious meals and snacks, keeping accurate kitchen records, and maintaining a clean kitchen environment in a caring, child-friendly setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in catering, ideally in childcare or school settings.
• Knowledge of allergens and safe storage.
• Ability to plan meals meeting dietary needs.
• Maintain high standards of food hygiene and safety.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and cook daily meals and snacks for children.
• Cater for dietary requirements and allergies.
• Maintain kitchen hygiene, safety, and temperature logs.
• Keep stock checks and records; support seasonal menu planning.

Skills

Food hygiene level 2+

Catering experience

Allergen knowledge

Organised

Independent work

Job description

St George’s Nursery is hiring a reliable Nursery Cook to plan, prepare and cook daily meals for children across the nursery. You will cater for dietary requirements, maintain high hygiene standards, and work with the Nursery Manager to create healthy, seasonal menus.

The role focuses on ensuring nutritious meals and snacks, keeping accurate kitchen records, and maintaining a clean kitchen environment in a caring, child-friendly setting.