Purpose of Post
To support the chef in the preparation and cooking of a healthy balanced diet for children aged 0 to 5 years.
To maintain hygiene and cleanliness within the kitchen and dining area to a 5* standard.
Hours:
30-40 hours per week.
Responsible To:
- Nursery Chef/Catering Manager
- Nursery Manager
Duties and Responsibilities
- To support the cooking and prepare selection of hot and cold meals, snacks and puddings with accordance to companies menu
- Support the education of children with activities around healthy eating, cooking activities etc.
- To contribute to the hygiene and cleanliness within the kitchen area, working with all the health and safety guidelines and legislation in accordance to Safer Food and Better Business.
- Understand and follow appropriate risk assessments and record keeping linked to the kitchen environments.
- Develop a knowledge and understanding of budgeting and ordering, monitor and stock take foods and housekeeping supplies.
- Following the company’s relevant policies and procedures.
- Developing good relationship with our parents.
- Supporting room staff with meals times and helping to serve food, encouraging children to eat and always seek to improve the quality of service.
- To have a knowledge of food allergens and safe food preparation and meet all the dietary requirements of the children.
- To occasionally attend and cater for any out of working hours events and staff meetings.
- To understand your responsibilities for child protection and safeguarding procedures and ensure they are always followed.
- To undertake any further training and development needed to carry out the role, keep up to date with apprenticeship training and have a good attitude to self development and progression.
Appointment to this role is subject to receipt of two satisfactory references and a full DBS check.
Pay: From £12.71 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Free parking
Work Location: In person
