Join Our Team as a Nursery Cook!
Full-time40 per week (8 hours per day) Monday - Friday 8:30-5:30
At Tressillian Road, we're looking for an experienced Cook to join our team. 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, andmenu preparation is also required.
Please note: we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.
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 (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: £15.25 per hour / £31,720 per year based on 40 hours
Working Hours:40 per week (8 hours per day) Monday - Friday 8:30-5:30
Location: The Old Station Nursery Tressillian Road, 71 Tressillian Road,Brockley,Lewisham,London,SE4 1YA
What Your Role Involves
As a Cook in our nursery, you'll:
- 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 Tressillian Road is set in a beautiful period property in the Victorian Suburb of Brockley. The nursery was fully refurbished in 2024 and offers five bright and spacious rooms divided by age group. All have been designed to focus on development through play and exploration, with first-class resources to support our children. Outside is a large outdoor space where children can play and explore activities, learning about sustainable growing practices and our environmental impact. Located on Tressillian Road within easy access from the A20 and near to Brockley and Lewisham Train Station. Parking is available outside for the team.
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.
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Nursery Cook in Lewisham employer: The Old Station Nursery Group
The Old Station Nursery Group is an exceptional employer that prioritises the well-being and development of both its staff and the children they care for. With a supportive work culture, generous benefits including free childcare for the first month and 31 days of holiday, as well as opportunities for professional growth, this part-time role in Warwick offers a fulfilling and rewarding experience for those passionate about early years education.
Contact Details:
The Old Station Nursery Group Recruitment Team
