Job Overview
We are seeking a dedicated Lunchtime Supervisor to join our team at Nestlings Nursery. This role involves preparing and cooking lunches, serving meals to children while ensuring all dietary requirements and allergies are carefully managed, maintaining a clean and safe kitchen and dining area, and covering in the rooms during staff lunch breaks.
The successful candidate will be reliable, organised, and committed to providing high-quality care and meals for the children in our setting.
Duties
* Manage inventory levels and assist with ordering supplies as needed.
* Foster a positive working environment that encourages teamwork and collaboration.
* Prepare and cook healthy, balanced lunches for children.
* Serve meals to children, ensuring all dietary requirements and allergies are followed.
* Maintain a clean, safe, and hygienic kitchen and dining area, following food safety standards.
* Wash up and tidy the kitchen after lunch service.
* Cover in the rooms during staff lunch breaks, supporting children's care and play.
* Work collaboratively with the nursery team to ensure smooth lunchtime routines.
Qualifications
* Strong culinary skills with experience in food preparation and cooking.
* Knowledge of food safety regulations and best practices in food production.
* Food Safety Certificate (or willingness to complete training).
* Paediatric First Aid training is desirable (training can be provided if required).
* Experience in a kitchen, catering, or childcare setting is preferred but not essential.
* Knowledge of dietary requirements and allergy management is an advantage.
* Willingness to undertake any necessary training relevant to the role.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: £12.25 per hour
Expected hours: 20 per week
Benefits:
* Company events
* Company pension
* Employee discount
* Free parking
* Gym membership
* Health & wellbeing programme
* On-site parking
Work Location: In person