# Nursery Cook / Chef

> Banana Moon Day Nurseries · Royal Tunbridge Wells, United Kingdom · Full-time · Posted 2026-02-19

**Salary:** GBP 13–15

**Workplace:** on_site

**Department:** Nursery Staff

## 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

**Qualifications and experience required:**

Essential:

-   Food Hygiene Certificate Level 2
-   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

**What We Offer:**

At **Banana Moon Tunbridge Wells**, we love to take care of our team. When you join us, you’ll enjoy a range of perks that reflect how much we value your hard work and dedication:

-   Discounted childcare – because we know how important family is
-   Yearly staff awards ceremony – your efforts won’t go unnoticed
-   Dinner provided at staff meetings – fuel up while we grow together
-   Ongoing training and career development opportunities – we invest in you
-   BUPA mental health support listening line – your wellbeing matters
-   Free meals during shifts
-   On-site / free parking – no stressful commutes
-   A supportive, family-feel work environment where your work truly matters

## Apply

[Apply at Banana Moon Day Nurseries](https://apply.workable.com/banana-moon-day-nurseries/j/D816743646/apply)

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