Nursery Cook

Willow Tree Nursery is a family run nursery in the heart of Pudsey. We offer childcare for children aged 3 months - 11 years.

We are looking for a passionate cook to come and join our friendly team.

Key Responsibilities
- Take responsibility for the cleanliness of the kitchen and maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in preparation and storage areas at all times.
- Complete all online food ordering and communicate any cleaning and catering equipment requirements to the Nursery Manager.
- Ensure that food ordering is kept within nursery budget, portion control is well managed and food wastage is minimised.
- Devise the nursery menus, which should be updated according to season and provide a balanced and varied diet for the children.
- Keep records of food served, cleaning done, fridge and freezer and food temperatures and be conversant and up to date with the current Health & Safety regulations / legislation relating to food hygiene in the kitchen.
- Prepare all meals and snacks on schedule for the designated serving times.
- Cook all food from fresh and in line with the nursery nutrition policy and procedures.
- Be aware of and comply with all company policies and procedures.
- Be aware of and ensure that the dietary requirements of all children are understood, and meals prepared in accordance with these.

Qualifications and Educational Requirements
- Food hygiene certificate at Level 2 or above.
- Willing to undertake relevant training where required.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £11.80-£12.52 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

**Benefits**:

- Childcare
- Company pension
- Employee discount

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: NurseryCook