We are currently looking for a friendly, hardworking and enthusiastic Kitchen Assistant to join our busy kitchen team in Haslemere, GU27 2AT!
About you
You will have experience working in a kitchen environment, be passionate about preparing and cooking healthy, nutritional food, enjoy working in a busy environment and as part of a team, and respond well to instruction and direction.
About the role
To assist and support the Nursery Chef in day-to-day catering duties, providing the nursery children with balanced, healthy and nutritious meals, and to adhere to Health and Safety policy and procedure at all times, observing cleanliness and hygiene standards in the kitchen.
40 hours a week
We offer the following amazing benefits and opportunities within our established nursery group:
* Birthday day off or Christmas shopping day
* Company Bonus Scheme
* Long service awards at 5, 10, 15, 20 and 25 years’ service!
* Annual Christmas party for all Toad Hall Staff
* Opportunity to purchase additional Holiday
* 50% staff discount on childcare places
* Discount and savings at over 1,500 retailers through PerkPal
Key tasks and responsibilities:
* Supporting the Cook/Chef to prepare healthy, nutritious meals and snacks for the children
* Ensuring that hygiene and cleanliness within the kitchen is of the highest standard in accordance with Environmental Health requirements and legislation.
* Following COSHH procedures
* Ensuring that children are served the correct food, being aware of allergies at all times
* Receiving and unloading food and equipment deliveries
Your experience:
* Experience of working in a kitchen
* Experience of cooking with fresh ingredients using a set menu and recipes
* Food Hygiene Certificate Level 2 (Required)
* Knowledge and experience of health and safety standards is desirable
* To be a hard worker
* To be a team player
* To be organised
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status. We take safeguarding seriously and follow safe recruitment procedures. An enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.
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