Nursery Cook

Grandir UK Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A childcare provider in the UK is seeking a Nursery Cook to prepare nutritious meals for children at their nursery in Surbiton. The ideal candidate will create seasonal menus, guide the kitchen staff, and uphold high catering standards. This role involves close collaboration with the Nursery Manager and requires some experience in a similar environment. Applicants must also be committed to safeguarding children's welfare and be willing to undergo a DBS check. Attractive benefits are included, making this an appealing opportunity.

Benefits

Cash bonus for referrals

31 days annual leave including bank holidays

Wellbeing Day off

Employee benefits portal with discounts

24/7 remote GP appointments

Cash back on medical procedures

Recognition days for staff

Certification as a Great Place To Work

Qualifications

• Experience in catering within a nursery or similar environment.
• Knowledge of nutritional standards and menu planning.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare seasonal menus to provide nutritious meals for children.
• Guide and support catering staff in daily operations.
• Monitor and maintain high catering standards in the nursery kitchen.
• Assist in recruiting catering staff when needed.
• Conduct audits of kitchens to ensure compliance.
• Ensure kitchen paperwork is accurate and up to date.
• Foster professional relationships with nursery staff.

Skills

Catering standards monitoring

Menu preparation

Staff guidance

Recruitment assistance

Professional relationship building

Job description

Overview

Posted Monday 2 February 2026 at 06:00

If you likecooking up a stormyou are the person we are looking for...

Our Dicky Birds, Maple Road DayNursery in Surbiton, part of Grandir UK, is currently looking for a Nursery Cook to oversee the kitchen and provide our children with healthy, nutritious food for our children.

Join us and enjoy a host of attractive benefits including:

• Recommendfriends and family to work for usand be rewarded with a cash bonus
• Total 31days annual leave inc bank hol(FTE)- Includes an extra 3 days annual leave over the Christmas period
• ‘Wellbeing Day’ – an extra day off just for you
• Access to an employee benefits portal, which includes discounts at 100’s of online high street stores, turning points into cash
• 24/7 remote GP appointments
• Claim cash back on medical procedures such as dental care and physiotherapy
• 'May I say thank you' for the month of May to appreciate the hard work and dedication of staff teams
• Working for a business that has received 'Great Place To Work' certification, putting people at the core of what we do

Responsibilities

• Prepare 6 monthly menus gaining feedback from catering staff, Managers and Regional Manager’s to produce final product
• Support and guide catering staff and Nursery Manager
• Monitor catering standards to maintain the highest levels of practice
• Assist and support the Nursery Manager in the recruitment and selection of catering staff
• Audit kitchens in a timely fashion, ensuring they meet TCC and PSN
• Check that all kitchen paperwork is fully complete, accurate and up to date
• Establish and maintain professional working relationships with Nursery staff

Additional information

We are delighted to announce our official certification as a Great Place To Work, reflecting our commitment to creating a positive and thriving environment for our employees. This accreditation aligns with our overarching mission to deliver high-quality childcare and education, fostering the growth of children into happy, smart, and healthy individuals. Placing children and families at the core of our efforts, we acknowledge that our dedicated teams play a pivotal role in delivering exceptional education and care.

Grandir UK is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and an enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.

We are an equal opportunity employer and select staff on merit, irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage & civil partnership, race, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief.

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