<div><h3>Nursery Cook/ Chef/ Kitchen manager</h3><p>Banana Moon Tunbridge Wells is looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Nursery Cook. This is an exciting opportunity to join a happy nursery where we focus on encouraging children to be children, learning through fun and engaging play. You will be working with a dedicated team in a caring, family friendly, characterful and stimulating environment which is inviting to children, parents and staff.</p><p>As an early years employee you will benefit from Banana Moon brand training and a programme of continuous professional development supported by our head office quality and improvement team.</p><h3>Job Purpose</h3><p>To ensure the preparation of a balanced, healthy nutritious and tasty diet for children, following the specifications set in Banana Moon seasonal recipes. Adhering to the Policies & Procedures of Banana Moon Day Nursery and in compliance with the Environmental Health-Food Safety, Health and Safety guidelines to contribute to ensuring highest possible Ofsted grading.</p><h3>Essential</h3><ul><li>Food Hygiene Certificate Level 2 and 3</li><li>Full driving licence and car</li><li>Experience of implementing Health and Safety systems and hygienic practice</li><li>Knowledge & understanding of religious and cultural preferences and dietary choices of children/families</li><li>Knowledge & understanding of allergens</li><li>DBS enhanced disclosure within the child workforce sector</li></ul><h3>Desirable</h3><ul><li>First Aid certificate</li><li>Experience of working within a commercial kitchen environment</li><li>Catering Qualifications</li><li>Experience of implementing allergy management systems</li><li>Experience of managing costs and wastage to run a financially astute menu</li><li>Past experience within the early years sector with an early years qualification</li></ul><h3>Benefits</h3><ul><li>Childcare</li><li>Company events</li><li>Company pension</li><li>Discounted or free food</li><li>Employee discount</li><li>Free parking</li><li>On-site parking</li></ul></div>