Nursery Cook

Salary: £30,000 per annum | Full-time | Monday to Friday, 8am–5pm
Are you a passionate and enthusiastic Nursery Cook looking for a fantastic opportunity in a lovely nursery setting near Nine Elms? We are looking for a dedicated Nursery Cook to join the team and provide delicious, nutritious and well-balanced meals for young children.
This is a great opportunity for a talented Nursery Cook who enjoys working in a friendly environment and understands the importance of healthy eating in early years development.
The Role
As a Nursery Cook, you will be responsible for planning, preparing and cooking fresh meals that meet the nutritional needs of children of different ages. You will help create a positive relationship with food, encouraging children to explore new flavours and develop healthy eating habits from an early age.
Your responsibilities as a Nursery Cook will include:
* Preparing fresh, nutritious and balanced meals daily.
* Planning menus that cater to different dietary requirements and allergies.
* Maintaining excellent food hygiene, cleanliness and kitchen safety standards.
* Ensuring all food is stored, prepared and served safely.
* Managing kitchen stock and ordering ingredients when required.
* Working closely with the nursery team to support children's individual nutritional needs.
About You
We are looking for a Nursery Cook who is organised, reliable and passionate about providing high-quality food for young children. You should take pride in your cooking and understand the importance of maintaining a clean, safe and welcoming kitchen environment.
Previous experience as a Nursery Cook or in a similar catering role would be advantageous. A good understanding of food hygiene, allergens and children's nutritional requirements is essential. Relevant food hygiene qualifications would also be beneficial.
What We Offer
* Competitive salary of £30,000 per annum.
* Full-time, permanent working hours.
* Monday to Friday shifts, 8am–5pm.
* No weekend working.
* The opportunity to make a positive difference to children's health and development.
If you are an enthusiastic Nursery Cook seeking your next opportunity near Nine Elms, we would love to hear from you! Apply today to join a welcoming nursery team where your cooking skills can help children enjoy healthy, delicious meals every day