Job Description

Little Einsteins Day Nursery - Wheatley are looking for a highly motivated and experienced Nursery Cook and Housekeeper who can join our team from September 2025 as part of a job share.

You will plan, prepare and cook a balanced diet of healthy and nutritious meals and snacks for children from birth to 5 years

The ideal candidate will have -

A minimum of 1 years experience working within a cooking role. A clear, current DBS check Food Hygiene Level 2 or above Previous experience with Environmental Health Experience and knowledge on Allergens and Dietary Requirements Childcare qualification and experience would be advantageous
Main duties are -

To prepare breakfast, morning and afternoon snack, lunch and a light tea each day for up to 60 children per day ensuring all food provided meets any requirements such as allergies, tolerances and cultural requirements To ensure that the kitchen cleanliness is maintained at a high standard to ensure we qualify for a 5 star food hygiene rating To adhere to the 'Safer food better business' standards and record keeping To be responsible for meeting with the Nursery Manager and/or Director when planning new menu's To plan and order the weekly shopping delivery To work with Environmental Health when they visit to carry out a kitchen inspection To set up, clean and tidy away the dining trolleys To assist with the daily washing of the nursery laundry including washing, drying and storage To replenish laundry within the childcare rooms along with bathroom consumables (ie paper towels, soap) throughout the day Cover annual leave and sickness where required.
Working hours will be between 9am and 5pm Monday to Friday on a rota basis, opposite our current Nursery Cook, anticipated working days are Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, this is flexible and can be discussed, however working a Wednesday will be a requirement.

Interviews to take place week commencing 4th August 2025.

Salary 23,887.50 FTE (10,192 Actual)

If you meet all the above criteria, and you are interested to know more about the position advertised, then please apply attaching a covering letter and an application pack will be sent out

References and an Enhanced DBS are required for this position

Little Einsteins Day Nursery Ltd are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to safeguarding and promoting a quality provision with an expectation all employees share this commitment

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to 12.25 per hour

Expected hours: 16 per week

Benefits:

Company pension Discounted or free food
Schedule:

Monday to Friday No weekends
Experience:

Cooking experience within a commercial kitchen: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:

Food hygiene certificate at level 2 or above (preferred)
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: WHECHK0625
Expected start date: 01/09/2025