Temporary Nursery Cook / Chef - Worcester at Shooting Stars Nurseries Worcester

Shooting Stars; Worcester; Hybrid; GBP 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Shooting Stars Nurseries in Worcester is seeking an experienced Nursery Cook/Chef for a temporary role starting immediately. You will plan, prepare and serve healthy meals for children aged 0-5, with attention to nutrition, allergies, and safety.

Working 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 7:30am to 3:00pm, £15.20 per hour. This temporary contract is expected to last about 2-3 months. You'll join a friendly team in a purpose-built setting.

Qualifications

• Experience cooking for nursery or childcare settings is essential.
• Ability to plan menus that meet dietary and allergy requirements.
• Experience managing stock, costing and food safety records.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and serve healthy meals and snacks for ages 0-5.
• Create menus meeting nutrition and allergy needs.
• Order supplies, manage stock and monitor costs.
• Maintain high kitchen hygiene and safety standards.
• Complete food safety records and documentation.
• Collaborate with nursery team to provide positive mealtime experiences.

Skills

Menu planning

Food safety

Allergen management

Stock control

Independent working

Education

Catering, Hospitality or Professional Cookery qualification

Food Allergy Awareness training

Job description

Temporary Nursery Cook / Chef - Worcester

Temporary Contract | Immediate Start | 35Hours per Week | Monday to Friday | £15.20 per 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 Shooting Stars Worcester on a temporary basis.

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

Position: Temporary Nursery Cook/Chef
Location: Shooting Stars Nursery Worcester
Salary: £15.20 per hour
Hours: 35hours per week, Monday to Friday, 7:30am to 3:00pm
Contract: Temporary, immediate start, approximately 2-3 months

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

Qualifications

• 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.
• Can hit the ground running and support the nursery team during a busy period.

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.