# Nursery Cook

> Banana Moon Day Nurseries · Royal Tunbridge Wells, United Kingdom · Full-time · Posted 2026-06-12

**Workplace:** on_site

## Description

**Nursery Cook/ Chef/ Kitchen manager**

Banana Moon Tunbridge Wells is looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Nursery Cook. This is an exciting opportunity to join a happy nursery where we focus on encouraging children to be children, learning through fun and engaging play. You will be working with a dedicated team in a caring, family friendly, characterful and stimulating environment which is inviting to children, parents and staff.

As an early years employee you will benefit from Banana Moon brand training and a programme of continuous professional development supported by our head office quality and improvement team.

Job Purpose:

To ensure the preparation of a balanced, healthy nutritious and tasty diet for children, following the specifications set in Banana Moon seasonal recipes. Adhering to the Policies & Procedures of Banana Moon Day Nursery and in compliance with the Environmental Health-Food Safety, Health and Safety guidelines to contribute to ensuring highest possible Ofsted grading.

## Requirements

Essential:

-   Food Hygiene Certificate Level 2 and 3
-   Full driving licence and car
-   Experience of implementing Health and Safety systems and hygienic practice
-   Knowledge & understanding of religious and cultural preferences and dietary choices of children/families
-   Knowledge & understanding of allergens
-   DBS enhanced disclosure within the child workforce sector

Desirable:

-   First Aid certificate
-   Experience of working within a commercial kitchen environment
-   Catering Qualifications
-   Experience of implementing allergy management systems
-   Experience of managing costs and wastage to run a financially astute menu
-   Past experience within the early years sector with an early years qualification

## Benefits

-   Childcare
-   Company events
-   Company pension
-   Discounted or free food
-   Employee discount
-   Free parking
-   On-site parking

## Apply

[Apply at Banana Moon Day Nurseries](https://apply.workable.com/banana-moon-day-nurseries/j/48DB3174A1/apply)

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