Nursery Cook

Do you love cooking wholesome meals and want to make a meaningful impact on children's lives? We are looking for a passionate Chef to join the team at our Happy Days Yeovil Nursery.

About the role

As our Chef, you'll be the heart of our kitchen, responsible for:

• Planning and preparing daily meals and snacks using fresh, natural ingredients
• Catering for allergies and dietary needs with care and creativity
• Maintaining excellent hygiene and food safety standards
• Managing kitchen stock and supplies efficiently
• Creating a positive, calm mealtime experience for children and staff

About you

• Experience in catering, ideally in a nursery or educational setting
• A love for cooking and a genuine interest in children's wellbeing
• Organised, proactive, and able to work independently
• Friendly, approachable, and a great team player

We're building a workplace where our colleagues thrive

We offer a range of meaningful benefits designed to support your wellbeing, professional growth, and work-life balance. Our benefits aren't just perks-they're part of a culture that puts people first and we continue to build our range of benefits designed to support health, wellbeing and the odd treat here and there these include:

• £27,248 per annum, based on a 40-hour week
• Pension & Life Assurance
• Funded Blue Light Card Membership
• In addition to 20 days Annual Leave (plus Bank Holidays), up to an additional four gifted days off during Christmas close down
• An additional day each year to celebrate something personal to you
• Funded DBS Update Service
• Access to digital GP 24/7
• On demand counselling services
• Extensive Health and Wellbeing services through the SPARK APP
• Recognition and celebration for Long Service

Subject to eligibility criteria

Safeguarding commitment

Happy Days Nurseries are committed to the safety and wellbeing of the children in our care. All successful candidates will undergo the required vetting process.