The Train Station Day Nursery is a very busy family orientated nursery catering for approximately 100 lunches per day.
Main Purpose of the Job:
To prepare, cook and serve food at the Nursery plus other related catering duties. A full induction and continuing support will be given upon successful application. To have a full understanding of Food Safety (qualifications preferable).
Main Duties & Professional Responsibilities:
· To ensure the smooth running of the Nursery kitchen.
· To maintain standards in keeping with the guidelines laid out in The Food Standards Agency ‘Safer Foods, Better Business for Caterers’.
· To assist in devising menus to ensure a variety of meals is offered in the Nursery which caters for different dietary requirements as appropriate.
· To be aware of allergens and individual children’s allergies.
· To prepare, cook and serve meals, a full cooked lunch and afternoon tea. As well as making alternative meals in keeping with allergens and dietary requirements.
· Prepare afternoon snack and light tea as far as possible, Nursery Staff will finish preparing this if there is not enough time.
· Monitor food stocks and order relevant ingredients from our regular suppliers accordingly.
· Maintain a clean and tidy kitchen area; including washing utensils, crockery, equipment, surfaces and mopping floors.
· To inform the Nursery Manager of any defects in equipment, suspect food or other concerns relating to Food Safety.
· To maintain the opening and closing checks of the kitchen each day and record accordingly.
· To maintain all the temperature records for fridges freezers and food temperatures.
· Ensure all food and other items are stored properly.
· To prepare for and handle any EHO Inspection which may take place.
· To maintain confidentiality at all times in respect of nursery-related matters and to prevent disclosure of confidential and sensitive information.
· To undertake any duties or responsibilities that may arise within the bounds of this specific job role.
This organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £12.81 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
Experience:
- Catering: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person
