Nursery Cook - Monday to Friday!

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 FalmouthNursery on a fixed-term contract. 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 teamplayer

We'rebuilding 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:

• £12.71 per hour
• 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday
• 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 closedown
• 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.