At a Glance
- Tasks: Prepare and serve nutritious meals while engaging children in fun baking activities.
- Company: Join the outstanding Old Station Nursery Droitwich team.
- Benefits: Free childcare for a month, 31 days holiday, and flexible working hours.
- Other info: Enjoy career development opportunities and a supportive work environment.
- Why this job: Make a difference in children's lives through delicious food and creativity.
- Qualifications: Experience in cooking, knowledge of allergens, and a valid Food and Hygiene certificate.
The predicted salary is between 28579 - 29952 £ per year.
Join Our Team as a Nursery Cook! At Droitwich, we’re looking for an experienced Cook to join our team and cover Maternity leave. Bring your enthusiasm, creativity, and dedication, and let’s make a difference together!
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 menu preparation is also required.
Why You’ll Love Working With Us:
- 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 (inclusive of national bank holidays and the Christmas closure week), plus your birthday off!
- Enhanced Pay for Overtime: Your hard work deserves recognition.
- 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.
- Work-Life Balance: Flexible full-time and part-time opportunities.
- Volunteer Day: 1 paid day off per year to volunteer and give back to the community.
Pay: £28,579 - £29,952 per Annum (depending on experience)
Working Hours: 40 hours per week working 8am-4:30pm
Location: The Old Station Nursery Droitwich, 28 Old Coach Road, Droitwich, Worcestershire, WR9 8BB
This role is to cover Maternity leave from November 2026 until November 2027.
What Your Role Involves:
- Prepare and serve delicious, nutritious meals for the children.
- Plan menus and manage food orders, ensuring everything stays within budget.
- Create fun learning experiences by engaging in baking activities with the children.
- Maintain a safe, clean, and hygienic kitchen environment in line with health and safety standards.
What You’ll Bring to the Role:
- Experience preparing and cooking delicious meals.
- Previous experience of working with allergens.
- A Food and Hygiene certificate.
- Drive, passion and care for your work.
About our Nursery: The Old Station Nursery Droitwich is rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted. Droitwich Nursery is focused on the great outdoors, surrounded by woodland and a variety of child-friendly equipment such as sandpits, a construction area, a fire pit, a mud kitchen and a bug hotel, or what we like to call it, ‘Buggingham Palace’. The nursery is situated on Old Coach Road, opposite Witton Middle School, which is just off B4090 Worcester Road. There is ample parking available.
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.
Nursery Cook - Maternity Cover employer: The Old Station Nursery Group
At The Old Station Nursery Filkins, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer that values flexibility and community. Our Bank Nursery Practitioner role offers a supportive work culture where you can balance your personal commitments while gaining valuable experience in a nurturing environment. With additional holiday pay, wellbeing support, and opportunities for professional growth, you'll feel truly connected to our mission of fostering the development of both children and staff alike.
Contact Details:
The Old Station Nursery Group Recruitment Team
