Overview
Working Monday to Friday. 30 hours per week. 8am - 3pm or 9am - 4pm. The Nursery Cook will be responsible for preparing healthy and nutritious meals for the children in the nursery.
Qualifications & Experience
* Basic Food Hygiene Certificate
* Capable of working under pressure in an organised way
* Knowledge of food preparation for special dietary needs, i.e. vegetarian, cultural
* Ability to work with children in preparing simple snacks and baking preparation
* Ability to work as part of a team
Key Responsibilities
* In consultation with the Nursery Manager to be responsible for the preparation of weekly menus, catering for all children, in line with the food and drink policy.
* Ensure all meal planning and food ordering is in line with the agreed catering budgets.
* To ensure that all children with allergies are catered for in compliance with our allergies policy as well as maintaining the allergen file.
* To maintain adequate stores and food stuffs in appropriate storage conditions
* To ensure the kitchen and kitchen equipment are kept clean and tidy.
* To clean and defrost the freezer as necessary.
* To observe high standards of food hygiene during the preparation, cooking and serving of all foods.
* Maintain the Safer Food, Better Business documentation on a daily basis to comply with food safety management procedures and food hygiene regulations.
* To undertake baking activities with children.
* To promote healthy eating with children and staff.
* To maintain high standards of personal hygiene and personal appearance in accordance with the Company’s hygiene policy
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