Nursery Cook

Dubizzle Limited; Nuneaton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A growing educational nursery in Nuneaton is seeking a part-time Nursery Cook to prepare healthy meals for children aged 0–5. In this role, you will manage allergens, maintain food hygiene, and help shape the mealtime experience. Ideal candidates will have experience in a similar setting, food hygiene qualifications, and a passion for nutritious cooking. Join a supportive team and make your mark from day one in a modern kitchen environment.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Training and development opportunities

A supportive and enthusiastic team

Qualifications

• Experience cooking for children, ideally in a nursery or school setting.
• Food hygiene qualifications (Level 2 or above preferred).
• Confidence with allergen management and safe food practices.

Responsibilities

• Planning and preparing nutritious menus suited to young children.
• Cooking fresh meals and snacks each day.
• Maintaining high standards of hygiene and cleanliness.

Skills

Experience cooking for children

Food hygiene qualifications

Allergen management

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Job description

We’re Hiring: Nursery Cook
Location:Our brand-new, purpose-built nursery
Hours:Part-time
Start:As soon as possible

We’re opening a brand-new nursery and are looking for an experienced cook to become a key part of our team. If you enjoy creating nourishing food for young children and want to help set the standard from day one, this could be the perfect role for you.

About the Role

We need a Nursery Cook who can prepare healthy, balanced meals and snacks for children aged 0–5. You will be responsible for maintaining excellent food hygiene, managing allergens correctly, and keeping the kitchen organised, safe, and welcoming. As one of the first members of our team, you’ll play an important part in shaping our food routines and mealtime experience.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Planning and preparing nutritious menus suited to young children
• Cooking fresh meals and snacks each day
• Managing allergies, dietary requirements and portion sizes
• Maintaining high standards of hygiene and cleanliness
• Ordering and organising stock efficiently
• Working closely with the nursery team to support children’s needs

If you’re an experienced cook who loves creating tasty, nutritious meals for young children, we’d love to hear from you. now and be part of something new and exciting from the very beginning.

Who We’re Looking For

• Someone with experience cooking for children, ideally within a nursery or school setting
• Food hygiene qualifications (Level 2 or above preferred)
• Confidence with allergen management and safe food practices
• An organised, reliable and positive person who takes pride in their kitchen
• A team player who enjoys contributing to a warm and friendly environment

What We Offer

• The chance to make your mark in a brand-new
• A supportive and enthusiastic team
• Part-time hours that fit around your lifestyle
• Competitive pay
• Training and development opportunities
• A modern, well-designed kitchen space