Cook

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 8 May 2026
LOCATION
Exeter
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Associate
SALARY
£28,558 / year
CATEGORY
Hospitality & Catering
This employer holds a UK Home Office sponsor license — sponsorship for this specific role is at the employer’s discretion

SKILLS

Food Hygiene level 2 HACCP COSHH Large-scale catering Nutrition knowledge Menu planning Food safety Time management

FULL DESCRIPTION

Cook - Little Pioneers

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is seeking a Cook for a nursery in Exeter. This is a permanent, full-time position offering £28,558.40 per annum.

  • Location: Exeter
  • Salary: £28,558.40 per annum
  • Hours: 40 per week
  • Vacancy Type: Permanent
  • Job Grade: Career Framework Level 4

About the Role

Joining Little Pioneers is more than just a job, children are at the heart of everything we do and we’re dedicated to pioneering great futures – both for our little ones and our team. We’re looking for a special someone who will work their magic to achieve all-round outstanding results and outcomes for our children.

As our Cook, you will be the expert nutritionist for the nursery, responsible for the preparation and serving of healthy and nutritionally balanced meals. You will support the team to enable families to make healthy food choices and educate our children in the importance of balanced food choices. Working alongside our society’s policies and procedures, you will ensure compliance with the Food Standards Agency and work to the highest standards.

Who Are We Looking For?

  • An Enhanced DBS check (we’ll cover the costs!)
  • Food Hygiene level 2 or equivalent
  • Sound knowledge of food safety, HACCP and COSHH requirements
  • Experience in catering for large numbers

Download our full Job Description for more information about the role.

What Can We Offer You?

  • Employee Discounts – Save up to 60% off Childcare, 20% off your Food Shop and 15% off your next Holiday
  • 30 Days Annual Leave – Rising with service up to a maximum of 37 days
  • Health and Wellbeing Programmes – Benefit from our Stream App and our partnership with Grocery Aid for financial and mental health support
  • Full Training and Accredited Development Plans
  • Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Family leave and more!

Apply today! If you would like more information, please email our team at [contact hidden].

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