# Day Nursery Cook 16 pound 48 pence per hour

> Banana Moon Day Nurseries · Hatton, United Kingdom · — · Posted 2026-08-05

**Salary:** GBP 34,278–34,278

**Workplace:** on_site

**Department:** Nursery Staff

## Description

-   Plan and prepare nutritious, balanced meals and snacks in line with current nutritional guidelines (EYFS Nutrition Guidance) for young children.

-   Cater for children with allergies, food intolerances, cultural, religious, and medical dietary requirements.

-   Prepare meals from fresh ingredients where possible.

-   Maintain high standards of food hygiene and kitchen cleanliness in accordance with Food Standards Agency guidance and HACCP procedures.

-   Ensure all food is safely stored, labelled, and rotated using stock control procedures.

-   Monitor food temperatures and maintain accurate food safety records.

-   Order food supplies and kitchen consumables within the agreed budget.

-   Minimise food waste through effective planning and stock management.

-   Ensure the kitchen and food preparation areas remain clean, organised, and compliant with health and safety regulations.

-   Work closely with the Nursery Manager regarding menus, special dietary needs, and food budgets.

-   Support nursery events by preparing food for celebrations where appropriate.

-   Report any maintenance issues or health and safety concerns promptly.

## Requirements

-   Clear Enhanced DBS Certificate, registered on the DBS Update Service.
-   Previous experience working as a cook in a nursery, school, care, or catering environment is ideal but not essential.

-   Food Hygiene Certificate (Level 2 or above).

-   Good understanding of food safety legislation and allergen management.
-   Proven experience of managing allergens/ intolerances and communicating this effectively.

-   Knowledge of the statutory healthy eating guidelines for young children. (EYFS Nutrition Guidance)

-   Excellent organisational and time management skills.

-   Ability to work independently and manage a busy kitchen.

-   Friendly, reliable, and enthusiastic approach.

-   Good communication skills.

## Benefits

-   Annual Midnight Moon nursery celebration event.
-   Training and development programme.
-   On-site parking.
-   Nursery closed between Christmas and New Year.
-   Mon-Fri weekday working (08:30 - 17:00) and closed on Bank Holidays.
-   Generous salary
-   Work in a staff team of friendly, happy people and wonderful children and families!

## Apply

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