Nursery Cook - Meadow Nursery

• Location: The Bungalow, Old Meadows Lane off Whitegate Drive, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY3 9HH
• Position: Nursery Cook / 8.30am to 4pm or 4.30pm
• Employer: Meadow Nursery
• Salary: £12.80 - £13.00 per hour

'Small Steps. Giant Leaps.'

Who Are We?
At MiChild, we are dedicated to being a leading provider of early years education, where passionate and highly trained professionals nurture every child's full potential. Our ethos is rooted in compassion, excellence, and ambition—values that inspire everything we do.

About MiChild at Meadow Nursery

Meadow Nursery is a vibrant, nurturing setting based on the outskirts of Blackpool town centre on Whitegate drive. With excellent public transport links and free onsite parking, we're easy to get to whether you drive or take public transport.

Our setting includes four well-equipped rooms, each tailored to a specific age group and led by a team trained specifically for that developmental stage, we support our team to feel confident within the age group they work with and support training needs. We also have a spacious outdoor garden spaces that are thoughtfully separated to suit different age groups, ensuring safe and enriching outdoor play for all. Our building has a total of 3 garden spaces.
We're especially proud of our dedicated preschool room, where children prepare for their school transition together in a supportive, structured environment.

Our focus on teamwork and quality care makes us a trusted choice for families — and a fantastic place to work. Each year we are invited to the MiChild awards evening held by our actively involved CEO and COO. At our recent awards night, team meadow were celebrated as winners of ‘Team of the year'. A testament to the dedication, passion and teamwork that drives everything we do and that you can be apart of.

Our local area is great for anyone new to the area or living near by, we are situated next to Whitegate drive health centre and very centrally located on the outskirts of Blackpool town centre.
All local shops are in walking distance and easily accessible to drive to.
We have a local subway, Greggs and Tesco within a short distance.

MiChild Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience
• Flexible working- option to choose 4-5 working days per week for work-life balance
  
• 80% childcare discount (from day one) and 10% referral discount for friends and families
  
• Wellbeing drop-in sessions and counselling service
  
• Team Building & Annual Employee awards ceremony for all staff
  
• Wellness Events/Days
  
• Attendance Incentives- Vouchers/ Gift Cards
• Exclusive access to MiChild Learning hub and Mi-Learning Lounge for continuous learning and development.
• Up to 33 days annual leave (including a special birthday off and Christmas week closure)
• Celebration of Anniversaries
• Paid uniform and staff meals provided

What We're Looking For:

• An experienced nursery cook with a solid understanding of nutritional, dietary, allergy and cultural needs of children
• Skilled at setting high standards of hygiene, appropriate food storage and food preparation knowledge, health & safety within the kitchen
• Experienced at providing healthy, nutritional meals for children up to the age of 5, including knowledge of portion sizes etc
• Food preparation and serving to be executed at specific times
  
• Manage all supplies and kitchen equipment

We may have alternative roles to support your development. Visit our Careers Page to explore current opportunities MiChild | Careers

Safeguarding & Compliance
MiChild is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be subject to:
• Enhanced DBS check
• Satisfactory employment references
• Proof of Right to Work in the UK (MiChild is currently unable to offer VISA sponsorship)
• Verification of relevant qualifications

Equality & Inclusion
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and strive to create an inclusive environment for all our children and staff—regardless of age, disability, gender identity, race, religion, or sexual orientation.

Ready to Make a Difference and join the MiChild Family?

Be part of a supportive, award-winning nursery group where your passion and professionalism are recognised, developed, and celebrated.

Apply Now and help us shape the future—one small step at a time.