Job Description

Join Our Team as a Nursery Cook Assistant!

Part-time 27.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9:00am-2:30pm

To be considered for this position, candidates must hold a valid Food and Hygiene Certificate and demonstrate strong knowledge of food allergens and dietary requirements. Previous experience in scratch cooking, baking, and large-scale menu preparation is also required.


Please note: we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.


At

Wolverhampton

, we're looking for an experienced

Nursery Cook Assistant

to join our large, friendly and fast paced team. Bring your enthusiasm, creativity, and dedication, and let's make a difference together!

Why You'll Love Working With Us

We know our people make all the difference, so here's how we make a difference for you:

Childcare Perks:

Free childcare for the first month and

52% discount

(based on working hours) to support your family.

Holiday and Celebrations:

31 days of holiday, including national bank holidays, plus a Christmas closure week and your birthday off!

Career Development:

Access to

The National College

full of training and courses

Exclusive Discounts & Wellbeing Support:

Enjoy

Perkbox

discounts and wellbeing tools.

Recognition & Rewards:

Refer a friend or family for exciting bonuses and celebrate milestones with long-service awards.

Volunteer Day:

1 paid day off per year to volunteer and give back to the community.

Pay:

12.21 per Hour

Working Hours:

Part-time 27.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9:00am-2:30pm

Location:

Springhill Lane, Lower Penn, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV4 4TJ

What Your Role Involves

As a valued member of our team, you'll:


Support the cook in preparing delicious and nutritious meals for the children. Prepare and serve delicious, nutritious meals for the children in the absence of the Cook. Engage in activities like baking with children to create memorable learning experiences. Maintain a safe, clean, and hygienic kitchen environment in line with health and safety standards.

What You'll Bring to the Role

Previous experience of working with allergens and dietry requirements. Skills in scratch cooking, baking, and large-scale menu preparation. A Food and Hygiene certificate.
Drive, passion and care for your work.

About our Nursery

Here at Wolverhampton, we pride ourselves on our Outstanding Ofsted rating! Our purpose-built nursery, designed in 2019, is all about spacious, bright areas where children can play freely and learn naturally in an open environment with limited boundaries. And of course, there's more to our nursery than just children. At Wolverhampton we have two adorable pet rabbits, Hop-Hop and Ringo who are beloved members of our nursery family, often joining in indoor and outdoor activities. Being on the southern parameters of Wolverhampton, in the village of Penn, we have our own private driveway (opposite the junction of Springhill Park) which leads to a large carpark behind the housing development.





The Old Station Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and we expect all applicants to share this commitment. All roles are subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references, and verification of your right to work in the UK and any essential qualifications. If successful, our recruitment and compliance team will guide you through every step of the onboarding process. We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Reasonable adjustments will be considered to ensure fairness and accessibility for all candidates.