Nursery Cook
18 hours ago
Job Purpose: To prepare and cook nutritionally balanced meals appropriate for under-fives in accordance with nursery guidance for under-fives.
Please note this role is 3-4 hours per day - Monday to Friday.
Main Duties:
- To contribute ideas to menu planning ensuring the children receive a healthy nutritionally balanced, multi-cultural diet.
- To maintain a safe, clean and healthy kitchen environment.
- To regulate kitchen stock control and collate food purchasing orders as appropriate.
- To maintain accurate records regarding temperature controls etc.
- To meet health and safety and environmental health requirements at all times.
- To liaise with nursery staff regarding children's specific dietary requirements.
- To contribute to and attend his/her staff appraisal.
- To ensure adherence to nursery's code of practice on confidentiality.
- To keep the kitchen clean at all times and practice good hygiene
- To assist the nursery staff with clearing up and cleaning up after meal times.
This job description is not an exhaustive list of duties and the post holder will be required to undertake any other reasonable duties discussed and directed by the Nursery Managers.
Essential Criteria:
- Level 2/3 in Catering & Food Hygiene or a similar/equivalent qualification
- Robust knowledge of Safer Food Better Business
- A current Food Hygiene Certificate.
- An awareness of food allergies.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £13.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
Work Location: In person
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