Please Note
We are looking for someone to work afternoons Monday to Friday in term time, approximately 3-4 hours per day.
Purpose of Post
To support the chef in the preparation and cooking of a healthy balanced diet for children aged 0 to 5 years
To maintain hygiene and cleanliness within the kitchen and dining area to a 5* standard.
Responsible To:
* Nursery Chef/Catering Manager
* Nursery Manager
Duties and Responsibilities
* To support the cooking and prepare selection of hot and cold meals, snacks and puddings with accordance to companies menu
* Support the education of children with activities around healthy eating, cooking activities etc.
* To contribute to the hygiene and cleanliness within the kitchen area, working with all the health and safety guidelines and legislation in accordance to Safer Food and Better Business.
* Understand and follow appropriate risk assessments and record keeping linked to the kitchen environments.
* Develop a knowledge and understanding of budgeting and ordering, monitor and stock take foods and housekeeping supplies.
* Following the company's relevant policies and procedures.
* Developing good relationship with our parents.
* Supporting room staff with meals times and helping to serve food, encouraging children to eat and always seek to improve the quality of service.
* To have a knowledge of food allergens and safe food preparation and meet all the dietary requirements of the children.
* To occasionally attend and cater for any out of working hours events and staff meetings.
* To understand your responsibilities for child protection and safeguarding procedures and ensure they are always followed.
* To undertake any further training and development needed to carry out the role, keep up to date with apprenticeship training and have a good attitude to self development and progression.
Candidates must have at least a Level 2 in Food Safety and Hygiene and ideally experience working with allergens.
Appointment to this role is subject to receipt of two satisfactory references and a full DBS check
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: From £12.21 per hour
Expected hours: No more than 16 per week
Benefits:
* Company events
* Company pension
* Discounted or free food
* Free parking
* Health & wellbeing programme
Experience:
* Kitchen : 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
* Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate (required)
Work Location: In person