Nursery Cook
| Posting date: | 12 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £28,000 to £29,500 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 11 February 2026 |
| Location: | Kew, Richmond |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Buttercups Day Nursery |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
We are looking for an experienced Nursery Cook who can prepare healthy and nutritious meals and snacks daily. You will be responsible for:
- Preparing all meals (lunch and tea) and snacks (mid-morning and late afternoon) for
children (0-5 year olds);
- Ensuring all special dietary requirements are met daily and recorded;
- Working closely with the Manager and Nursery staff to prepare daily menus;
- Keeping the kitchen area clean and tidy (including periodically deep cleaning) and
ensuring Food Hygiene standards are maintained;
- Adhering to all Nursery policies and procedures.
Benefits
- 33 days holidays per year with additional day for your birthday;
- Discounts on high street shops such as Asda, Currys and PC World;
- Wellbeing Centre;
- Employee Assistance Programme.
What you will bring:
- A valid Food Hygiene Certificate is required;
- At least 1 year’s relevant experience as a cook;
- Good stock control and rotation skills;
- Experience of managing budget;
- A cooking qualification is preferred but not essential;
- Experience of working in a Nursery, care home or school kitchen is preferred.
- Preparing all meals (lunch and tea) and snacks (mid-morning and late afternoon) for
children (0-5 year olds);
- Ensuring all special dietary requirements are met daily and recorded;
- Working closely with the Manager and Nursery staff to prepare daily menus;
- Keeping the kitchen area clean and tidy (including periodically deep cleaning) and
ensuring Food Hygiene standards are maintained;
- Adhering to all Nursery policies and procedures.
Benefits
- 33 days holidays per year with additional day for your birthday;
- Discounts on high street shops such as Asda, Currys and PC World;
- Wellbeing Centre;
- Employee Assistance Programme.
What you will bring:
- A valid Food Hygiene Certificate is required;
- At least 1 year’s relevant experience as a cook;
- Good stock control and rotation skills;
- Experience of managing budget;
- A cooking qualification is preferred but not essential;
- Experience of working in a Nursery, care home or school kitchen is preferred.