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At Stowmarket Pre-School, 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. Pay: £13.95 per hour. Working Hours: Monday - Friday: 40 hours per week. Location: Stowmarket Pre-school, Ivy House, Station Road East, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 1RQ. 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. Experience preparing and cooking delicious meals, previous experience of working with allergens, a Food and Hygiene certificate, drive, passion and care for your work. The Old Station Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All roles are subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references, and verification of your right to work in the UK and any essential qualifications.
Job Responsibility
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
Requirements
Valid Food and Hygiene Certificate
Strong knowledge of food allergens and dietary requirements
Previous experience in scratch cooking, baking, and menu preparation
What we offer
Free childcare for the first month
52% discount (based on working hours)
31 days of holiday (inclusive of national bank holidays and the Christmas closure week)
Birthday off
Enhanced pay for overtime
Access to The National College training and courses