- Work in partnership with the Manager and Deputy to ensure the preparation of a balanced and healthy diet for the children, adhering to the Policies & Procedures of Fun Foundations day Nursery and in compliance with the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health-Food Safety, Health and Safety and within the guidelines of CIW and the National Minimum Standards.
- Observe the company dress code:
- Hair will be tied back if touching collar
- No nail varnish
- No rings with the exception of the wedding band
- Trousers, tabard and appropriate head covering to be worn
- Prepare a suitably balanced rotating menu taking into account dietary and cultural requirements of the children in line with the Nursery Manager's requirements.
- Prepare and cook all foods in accordance with the daily menus and for special functions.
- Prevent cross contamination of food within the kitchen area.
- Ensure that all foods are ready at the specified time and correctly served.
- Ensure that the correct food is served to children with known allergies, as notified by the Nursery Manager.
- Make sure that all foods are covered prior to serving and during transportation to the rooms. Also ensuring that foods stored in the refrigerator are adequately covered and labelled.
- Order stock in line with requirements, keeping accounts and budget control.
- Maintain correct stock levels, ensure stock rotation and ensure all stock is clearly labelled to include expiry dates.
- Monitor and record in writing the temperature of fridge and freezer on a daily basis.
- Record temperatures of high-risk food at time of delivery and cooking.
- Store an serve all foods at the temperatures required by the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health-Food Safety.
- Ensure the kitchen and equipment is kept suitably clean at all times including walls, floors and trolleys to transport food following a cleaning schedule.
- Ensure that all crockery, cutlery and cooking utensils are washed and sterilised in accordance with food safety guidelines on a daily basis.
- Ensure the effective and regular removal of waste materials to the designated waste store.
- Any other duties appropriate to the post as directed by the Nursery Manager and Area Manager.
- Hours will be 08:30 to 14:30 Monday to Friday
- Full training provided, no qualifications necessary
- Benefits include discounted childcare
Job Types: Part-time, Contract, Permanent
Pay: £13.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
