Temporary Nursery Cook

A vacancy has arisen for a Temporary period for a Nursery Cook within our setting at Tiptoes Nursery branch in Larbert, Stenhousemuir.

Job Purpose:
Daily preparation and serving of meals and snacks following rotational menus and general day to day maintenance of both Kitchen and serving areas and equipment.

**Duties**:

- Plan/review meals by analysing rotational menus; ordering ingredients and catering for various dietary requirements to ensure no children are excluded.
- Prepare ingredients by following lunch/snack menus.
- Complete meal preparation; check core/holding/serving temperatures and taste prior to serving.
- Ensure meals/snacks are served in appropriate dishes relevant to the age group of the children.
- Control costs by following menus and stock control of all ingredients, fresh & frozen.
- Maintains a sanitary kitchen by adhering to the standards set by environmental health. This includes; storage and refrigeration requirements; cleaning of equipment; completion of relevant documentation.
- Ensures all equipment meets regulatory requirements. This includes; fridge; freezer; temperature probe; dishwasher and advising maintenance of any repairs.
- Willingness to attend training and staff meetings to maintain current practice for job role.
- At times required to help with laundry and other cleaning duties around kitchen
- When required cover staff lunches, provide cover on the floor to senior early years staff.

Skills/Qualifications:

- Ideally someone who has experience of working in a nursery or a care home.
- Applicant should have REHIS Diploma in Advanced Food Hygiene or REHIS Food Hygiene.
- Knowledge of Cook safe guidelines would be an advantage but not essential as full training will be given.
- Ability to plan appropriate menu’s for children with allergies and specific dietary requirements.
- Good Team Player.

Successful Applicant will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure Check. Costs will be met by the employer.

**Job Type**: Temporary, From (08:00 - 2:30pm shifts Monday to Friday)

Required experience:

- Cook: 1 year

Required licence or certification:

- Basic Food Hygiene

**Job Types**: Temporary

**Job Type**: Temporary contract

**Salary**: £10.50-£10.70 per hour

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Larbert, FK5 3BY: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 03/01/2024