Nursery Cook - Monday to Friday, No Weekends!
£13.50 per hour | 35 hours per week | Altrincham, Cheshire
Love cooking but tired of working evenings, weekends and bank holidays?
We're looking for a friendly, reliable and enthusiastic Cook to join our team at Homeland Day Nursery in Altrincham.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys preparing fresh, home-cooked meals and would love a better work-life balance, working in a welcoming, family-run nursery.
Working hours:
- Full-time, permanent position
- Monday to Friday, 8.30am-4.30pm
- 35 paid hours per week, with a one-hour unpaid lunch break on site
- No evenings, weekends or bank holidays
- Christmas closure, including Christmas Eve
What makes this role different?
- £13.50 per hour, with an annual pay review
- A friendly, supportive team and lovely working environment
- Regular staff treats, recognition gifts and team celebrations
- Staff childcare discount
- Access to our BUPA wellbeing helpline
- Holiday entitlement increasing with length of service
- Free DBS and training opportunities
What will you be doing?
You’ll be responsible for preparing fresh, nutritious and tasty meals and snacks for the children attending our nursery.
Your role will include:
- Preparing and cooking healthy, home-cooked meals each day
- Working with the Nursery Manager to plan balanced menus
- Catering safely for allergies and individual dietary requirements
- Managing food preparation, kitchen cleanliness and food safety records
- Keeping the kitchen organised, clean and running smoothly
Who are we looking for?
We're looking for someone who genuinely enjoys cooking, takes pride in their work and can confidently manage a busy kitchen.
Previous experience in a nursery isn't essential! We'd welcome applications from cooks working in cafés, schools, care settings, restaurants or other catering environments.
You’ll need to be organised, reliable and confident preparing meals from scratch, with a good understanding of food hygiene and safety.
A Level 2 Food Hygiene qualification would be an advantage, but training can be provided.
Ready for a cooking role with a better work-life balance?
We’d love to hear from you!
Safeguarding is our first priority. Appointment is subject to appropriate safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS, satisfactory references and evidence of the right to work in the UK.
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