24/08/2026
Nursery Cook
12 hour post available at Octagon Nursery
Worked term time only by banking toil each week to cover the holiday
Salary: £7,958.90
The role will include:
• Supporting Nursery and Deputy managers to ensure that safeguarding procedures are followed in line with local authority and Goodwin procedures
• Maintaining confidentiality of information obtained regarding children, families and other staff, which is learned as part of the job role.
• Writing appropriate menu’s, with support from the nursery team, parents and children, that
are appealing to children ensuring a healthy nutritional balanced multi-cultural diet.
• Having an understanding of different dietary requirements for children aged 6 months to 5
years and to alter menus accordingly.
• Having an awareness of allergies and dietary needs or be willing to train towards this.
• Maintaining a clean, safe and healthy kitchen environment in accordance with Environmental health and legislation.
• Maintaining accurate records regarding temperature controls etc.
• Ensuring all Health and Safety Policies and procedures are followed on a daily basis and are
in line with Environmental Health guidelines.
To be successful in this role you will:
• Have a food safety level 2 qualification.
• Have knowledge and commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of
children and young people and vulnerable adults.
• Have knowledge of dietary requirements and allergies.
• Have experience working within an Early Years Setting, working towards all policies and procedures.
• Have experience of environmental health inspections.
What can we offer you?
• CycleScheme
• Gym Discounts
• Discounted Tastecard (this provides access to hundreds of discounts!)
• Group Life Insurance
• Free Counselling Service
• Length of Service Rewards
Closing date: 4th September 2026
Interview date: 11th September 2026
Please note that we do not accept CVs.
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