Nursery Cook

Working Monday - Friday shifts are 8.30am - 4.30pm

35 Hours per week

The Nursery Cook will be responsible for preparing healthy and nutritious meals for the children in the nursery

Nursery Cook - Qualifications & Experience
- Minimum two years’ proven catering experience
- Basic Food Hygiene Certificate
- Capable of working under pressure in an organised way
- Knowledge of food preparation for special dietary needs, i.e. vegetarian, cultural
- Ability to work with children in preparing simple snacks and baking preparation
- Ability to work as part of a team

Nursery Cook - Key Responsibilities
- In consultation with the Nursery Manager to be responsible for the preparation of weekly menus, catering for all children, in line with the food and drink policy.
- Ensure all meal planning and food ordering is in line with the agreed catering budgets.
- To ensure that all children with allergies are catered for in compliance with our allergies policy as well as maintaining the allergen file.
- To maintain adequate stores and food stuffs in appropriate storage conditions
- To ensure the kitchen and kitchen equipment are kept clean and tidy.
- To clean and defrost the freezer as necessary.
- To observe high standards of food hygiene during the preparation, cooking and serving of all foods.
- Maintain the Safer Food, Better Business documentation on a daily basis to comply with food safety management procedures and food hygiene regulations.
- To undertake baking activities with children.
- To promote healthy eating with children and staff.
- To maintain high standards of personal hygiene and personal appearance in accordance with the Company’s hygiene policy