Nursery Cook

Nursery Cook

Based: St Marks Rd, Chaddesden, Derby

Salary: £19,734

Hours: 27.5 hours per week

What we offer

• 33 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)
• Your birthday off every year
• Life Assurance (2x salary)
• Health & wellbeing support (EAP)
• Recognition awards, celebration events and long-service rewards
• Training, development and genuine career impact
• …and a role where your work truly matters every single day

About the role

You will take full ownership of the kitchen & ensure the smooth every day running of the service. Whilst ensuring that the Nursery kitchen is a vibrant hub, delivering delicious, nutritious food to all children, students and staff whilst maintaining high standards of hygiene and service. This role is pivotal to the efficient and effective operation of the Nursery and our wider hospitality offer by providing cover when needed in other locations when necessary.

Interested?

What we’re looking for

A Nursery Cook who can independently plan, prepare, and deliver nutritious meals for young children, maintain excellent food safety standards, and contribute positively to the nursery environment. They must combine practical kitchen skills with a warm, child‑focused attitude.

YMCA Derbyshire is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This role is subject to references and an enhanced DBS check.

YMCA Derbyshire is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer.

For an informal chat, contact: Sally-Ann Burrows on 01332 579559

For more information, please read the Job Description