Nursery Cook

Description:

Nursery Cook - Bow, Tower Hamlets

Location: Bow, East London
Start Date: 24th November 2026
Hours: 8:30am - 1:30pm, Monday to Friday
Contract: Long-term, with potential for permanent employment
Salary: Dependent on experience

Nursery Cook - Bow, Tower Hamlets

Reeson Education is recruiting an experienced and reliable Nursery Cook to join a nursery in Bow, Tower Hamlets, starting on 24th November 2026.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous experience working in a nursery or school kitchen who enjoys preparing healthy, nutritious meals for young children. The successful candidate will help ensure children receive balanced meals while maintaining high standards of food hygiene and kitchen safety.

The role offers consistent part-time hours, working Monday to Friday from 8:30am to 1:30pm.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare and cook nutritious meals suitable for young children.

Follow menus and cater for allergies, dietary requirements and individual needs.

Maintain high standards of food hygiene, cleanliness and kitchen safety.

Ensure food is stored, prepared and served in accordance with food safety procedures.

Monitor kitchen supplies and help manage stock levels.

Complete food safety records and temperature checks where required.

Keep the kitchen clean, organised and ready for daily service.

Work alongside nursery staff to ensure meals are served on time.

Requirements

Previous experience working in a nursery or school kitchen is essential.

Knowledge of food hygiene and safe food preparation practices.

A Food Hygiene qualification is desirable.

An understanding of children's nutritional needs and dietary requirements.

Good organisational and time-management skills.

A reliable, flexible and positive approach to work.

A commitment to safeguarding children's health and wellbeing.

Working Hours and Pay

Start date: 24th November 2026.

Hours: 8:30am-1:30pm, Monday to Friday.

Location: Bow, Tower Hamlets, East London.

Contract: Long-term, with potential for permanent employment.

Salary: Dependent on experience.

Apply Today - Nursery Cook in Bow

If you have previous nursery or school kitchen experience and are looking for a part-time role in Bow, Tower Hamlets, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today to find out more about this Nursery Cook opportunity and join a setting focused on providing children with nutritious meals in a safe and welcoming environment.

Reeson Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants will be subject to relevant safeguarding and safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check.

Reeson Education:

Reeson Education is the England's Premier Recruitment Agency. Established in 2006 by experienced teachers, education professionals and recruitment specialists, we have built our business and reputation on the cores values of honesty, integrity and excellence.

We care about education and the provision of education and have established an excellent reputation with schools and teachers alike.

At Reeson Education we work closely with a large network of Nurseries, Primary Schools, Secondary Schools and Colleges across the UK. Our client base provides us with an abundance of available daily supply, long term and permanent opportunities across all age groups in all areas of London.

Reeson Education is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.

Please note, where a salary or daily rate range is stated, the higher rate applies to candidates who meet the enhanced experience, training or qualification requirements specified within the advert. All daily/hourly rates quoted are inclusive of holiday pay at 12.07