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United Kingdom , Birmingham

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Salary:

12.25 GBP / Hour

Job Description:

Join Our Team as a Nursery Cook! At Alvechurch, we’re looking for an experienced Cook to join our team. Bring your enthusiasm, creativity, and dedication, and let’s make a difference together!

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 and 52% discount (based on working hours)
  • 31 days of holiday (inclusive of national bank holidays and the Christmas closure week), plus your birthday off
  • Enhanced Pay for Overtime
  • Access to The National College full of training and courses
  • Perkbox discounts and wellbeing tools
  • Refer a friend or family for exciting bonuses and celebrate milestones with long-service awards
  • Flexible full-time and part-time opportunities
  • 1 paid day off per year to volunteer

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 05, 2026

Employment Type:
Parttime
Work Type:
On-site work
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