(WY) Nursery Cook

RAFA Kidz Ltd; Wyton-on-the-Hill; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading children's nursery in Wyton-on-the-Hill is seeking a Nursery Cook to plan and prepare nutritious meals for children. The role requires a food safety qualification and knowledge of dietary requirements. The ideal candidate will be responsible for kitchen stock management and maintaining high hygiene standards. This position offers various benefits, including subsidised childcare and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Subsidised childcare

Refer a Friend Bonus

Onsite Gym

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Essential food safety qualification for the role.
• Knowledge of current legislation in Environmental Health and Food Standards Agency.
• Ability to plan and prepare age-appropriate meals and snacks.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and serve nutritious meals suitable for children.
• Order, control, and store kitchen stock efficiently.
• Ensure high standards of hygiene and cleanliness in the kitchen.

Skills

Food safety qualification

Knowledge of dietary requirements

Patience and creativity

Education

Qualification in food hygiene

Job description

Nursery Cook

Winner – Nursery Group of the Year 2025
RAFAKidz Nursery, RAF Wyton PE28 2EX
38 hours per week £12.26 - £12.73 per hour depending on qualifications
A food safety qualification is essential for this role

We offer

• Subsidised childcare to all permanent staff
• Refer a Friend Bonus
• Onsite Gyms at set locations
• Cycle to Work Scheme

Our RAFAKidz family

Just like our children, our waiting lists are growing! In each of our 21 settings we create experiences that are special, unique and child focused. Our staff are specially selected for their loving and caring nature, as well as their expertise. The needs of military families are unique, and at RAFAKidz we take extra care to make sure those needs are met. For every child that comes through the doors of RAFAKidz, no matter their ability, background or circumstances you could provide experiences and opportunities that will help them be confident and reach their potential.

About the role

As our Cook, you will have lots of stamina, patience, creativity and imagination with an abundance of great ideas to enhance mealtimes. The key responsibilities of the role include the planning, preparation and serving of age-appropriate, nutritious and well-balanced meals and snacks catering for the children’s individual dietary requirements and food allergies. You will be responsible for the ordering, control, storage and rotation of kitchen stock and ensuring that you and Kitchen Assistants ensure hygiene and cleanliness within the kitchen is of the highest standard in accordance with Environmental Health requirements and legislation. A qualification in food hygiene is an essential requirement along with excellent knowledge of current legislations in Environmental Health and Food Standards Agency.

This post requires a satisfactory, enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check on appointment and every three years thereafter. As part of our inclusive culture, we encourage applications across all cultural backgrounds, genders and abilities.

Apply via our website www.rafakidz.org.uk. Closing date Wednesday 3 December; however interviews are ongoing so please do not delay in applying as we may close this job advert early.