Job Description

Nursery Cook - Afternoon Role

We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for a

Nursery Cook

to join the team at our

Treforest Day Nursery

. We are searching for a friendly, dependable, and enthusiastic individual who can provide our children with tasty, nutritious meals each day. This position is for

22.5 hours per week

, working

Monday to Friday, 1:00pm-5:30pm

.

For the right applicant, we may also consider offering a

full-time position.

Our Nursery Cooks play a vital part in the smooth running of the nursery, making sure our children receive healthy meals that fuel their growth and development.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare and serve balanced meals and snacks, freshly cooked using our 3-week rotating menu. Deliver meals that are both appealing and nutritious, in line with company standards. Adapt menus and dishes to accommodate dietary needs and allergies. Work closely with nursery staff to ensure mealtimes run smoothly and efficiently. Keep the kitchen clean, safe, and well-organised at all times. Follow all food hygiene, health, and safety guidelines to the highest standard. Take responsibility for ensuring the nursery is fully prepared for

environmental health inspections

, maintaining consistently high standards. Support the Nursery Manager and Senior Leadership Team with any additional duties relevant to the role.

Housekeeping Support

In addition to cooking duties, you will contribute to the overall upkeep of the nursery environment, including:

Completing laundry tasks (e.g., aprons, tea towels, or nursery linen as required). Keeping communal and dining areas tidy and hygienic. Cleaning and sanitising children's eating spaces before and after meals. Assisting with safe and efficient waste disposal. Taking on general housekeeping tasks to support the day-to-day running of the nursery.
We also have a

morning Cook position available (Monday to Friday, 9:00am-1:30pm)

-- please see our other vacancy if this shift suits you better.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: 12.60 per hour

Application question(s):

Do you have previous experience working as a cook or in a food preparation role? Do you hold a current Food Hygiene / Food Safety certificate (or are you willing to obtain one)? Are you available to work Monday to Friday, 1pm-5:30pm (22.5 hours per week)?
Work Location: In person