Nursery Chef
JOB PURPOSE: To order, prepare and serve nutritionally balanced meals for all attending the
nursery.
MAIN DUTIES:
1. To prepare and cook nutrionally balanced meals appropriate for under fives in accordance with the nutritional guidance for the under-fives.
1. To contribute to menu planning ensuring the children receive a healthy nutritionally balanced, multicultural diet.
2. To maintain a safe and clean kitchen environment.
3. To regulate kitchen stock control, collate food purchasing orders and liaise with local food suppliers.
4. To maintain accurate records regarding temperature controls etc
5. To meet the health, safety and environmental health requirements at all times.
6. To liase with nursery staff reguarding childrens specific dietary requirements.
7. To contribute to and attend his/her staff supervision/appraisal.
8. To attend any training events or staff meetings planned by the management team.
10.To ensure adherence to nursery's code of practice on confidentiality. 11.To keep up to date with current good practice.
1. To help maintain budgets
This job description is not an exhaustive list of duties and the post holder will be required to undertake any other reasonable duties discussed and directed by the Nursery Managers.
PERSON SPECIFICATION Essential Criteria:
1. A current Food Hygiene Certificate.
2. A current First Aid Certificate.
3. An awareness of food allergies.
4. Proven experience and ability to organise, plan and cook nutritionally balanced meals for babies and small children who have different dietary needs.
Role Description – Nursery Chef
5. Knowledge and awareness of Health and Safety issues including COSHH.
6. The ability to use food preparation equipment and ensure the economic use of materials, equipment and energy.
7. The ability to order correct amounts of food and control kitchen stock.
8. Ability to work as part of a team and own initiative.
9. Ability to manage own time and prioritise tasks.
10. Good customer awareness.
11. Friendly, flexible approach.
12. Commitment to undertaking training and continued professional development.
13. Commitment to equal opportunities.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £13.00-£15.00 per hour
Benefits:
* Childcare
* Company pension
* Discounted or free food
* Employee discount
* Health & wellbeing programme
* Sick pay
Experience:
* Chef: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person