Nursery Cook

About The Role

We have an opportunity for a Nursery Cook to work in our Yarnton Way Nursery based in Bexley
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The nursery is part of a group of full daycare nurseries that provides childcare and support for young children and their families.

• 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, pro rata for part-time employees
• Employer and employee contribution pension scheme
• Regular access to internal and external learning and development opportunities
• Access to our Employee Assistant Programme (EAP), which includes 24/7 helpline access, dedicated managers helpline, confidential counselling sessions delivered by accredited specialists, legal, debt and life management advice, discounts, and wellbeing content plus resources.
• Can save up to 25% on 02 Refresh Airtime Plan if getting a new phone or tablet on 02
• Recruitment Referral Payment Scheme – an introduction payment of up to £300

• You will be responsible for maintaining a safe, clean and healthy kitchen environment and preparing and serving nutritional meals to children and adults.
• You will regulate kitchen stock control and ensure that specific dietary requirements are met.

• A current Food Hygiene Certificate and a current First Aid Certificate.
• The ability to organise, plan and cook nutritious meals.
• You will also need an awareness of food allergies and health and safety issues.
• You will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check, if your current certificate is not subscribed to the update service.

Hours per week: 25

Weeks per year: 52

Interview date:
Monday 9th March 2026

The Alliance is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and equal opportunities in employment. It is a requirement of all staff that they share this commitment and follow the prescribed policy and procedures to continuously promote a culture of safeguarding and equal opportunities across the whole organisation.