Nursery Cook
| Posting date: | 21 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £16,087 per year |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 23 March 2026 |
| Location: | DA18 4DW |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Early Years Alliance |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 3417 |
Summary
We have an opportunity for a Nursery Cook to work in our Yarnton Way Nursery based in Bexley.
The nursery is part of a group of full daycare nurseries that provides childcare and support for young children and their families.
Benefits:
- 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
Main duties:
- 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.
Requirements:
- 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
The nursery is part of a group of full daycare nurseries that provides childcare and support for young children and their families.
Benefits:
- 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
Main duties:
- 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.
Requirements:
- 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
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