Nursery Cook

23 hours ago


London SW TA, United Kingdom Wimbledon Day Nursery Full time £36,000 - £48,000 per year

Job Description

Cook

Job title: Cook

Purpose of post

To organise, cook and prepare a healthy balanced diet for 49 children from birth to 5 years, catering for all allergies and diet requirements

Responsible to

Nursery Manager/Deputy Manager

Main duties

  • To be the budget holder for the provision of food and associated goods for the nursery
  • To be responsible for the ordering of such provisions
  • To be responsible in conjunction with the Manager for planning healthy and balanced menus
  • To prepare meals across our 4 rooms according to individual dietary requirements where necessary
  • To ensure meals/snacks are safely prepared, nutritionally balanced, of good quality and appropriate in quantity
  • Be clear about the regulations relating to allergies and provide adequate information to parents about the contents of meals provided and keeping up to date with any courses to support allergies and intolerances
  • To co-ordinate the serving of the meals and snacks throughout the day
  • To wash-up crockery, cutlery and all equipment used to prepare meals
  • To be responsible for hygiene and risk assessment within the kitchen area, including all record keeping relevant to the post
  • To be responsible for food safety within the nursery including all safety checks relating to food storage and preparation
  • To maintain an agreed high standard of hygiene and cleanliness within the kitchen area.

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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £15.00-£16.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Additional leave
  • Company events
  • Employee discount
  • Store discount
  • Transport links

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • London SW19 1TA: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

  • GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

Experience:

  • Cooking: 1 year (preferred)

Language:

  • English fluently (required)

Work authorisation:

  • United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person


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