Nursery Cook

At Canterbury, 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, and menu 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: £12.71 per hour

Working Hours: Monday to Friday - 9:00am until 5:00pm

Location: Choochoos Day Nursery, 50 Mill Lane, Harbledown, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 8NE

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

Choochoos Day Nursery Canterbury is located on the outskirts of the beautiful cathedral city of Canterbury and is a purpose-built nursery providing care for children aged 0-5. Our ethos focusses on providing children with the freedom to explore and learn through play, whilst also engaging them in regular trips around the local area to visit places such as Canterbury Library, Westgate Gardens and the local park. Located in the heart of Canterbury, we are a short walk to the city centre, and are just 5 minutes off the A2 with free parking.

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.