Nursery Cook
Job Description: Cook role
Responsible to: Nursery Manager
Role Purpose
- To prepare, cook and present age appropriate food to high standards in a clean, tidy, safe and pleasant environment.
- To ensure responsibility for the effective daily management of the nursery kitchen alongside the Deputy/Nursery Manager and to have a sound knowledge of all Company policies & procedures.
- Keep accurate records of supplies and order replacements as needed within the nursery budget requirements.
- Performance Requirements
- Have an understanding of the Cooksafe Programme & Food Standards Agency.
- Keep the kitchen a clean and safe environment for the children in our care.
- To maintain a high standard of cleanliness and food hygiene.
- To make sure you meet the legal and Company requirements for fire, safety, health and hygiene at all times and necessary paperwork is completed.
- Take responsibility to make sure all dietary requirements are catered for and clearly communicated to teams.
- To respond appropriately to issues regarding confidentiality; for example, being aware of personal information regarding children.
- Support, promote and implement policies as appropriate in your job role.
- Work in co-operation and partnership with the nursery team and parents to encourage a healthy and nutritious diet.
- Use nominated suppliers and ensure all deliveries are accurate and paperwork is kept up to date.
- Work with suppliers to promote best practice within the nursery by ensuring products and supplies are appropriate for a nursery environment.
- To be responsible and lead on any inspections relating to the kitchen area E.g. Environmental Health.
- To take reasonable care of yourself and others and to comply with the Company’s Health & Safety guidelines.
- Promote the nursery to current parents and potential customers whenever possible.
Environments
- ·To support the Management Team to ensure all paperwork is completed correctly.
- Check premises daily and remove or action any potential hazards.
- Raise any maintenance concerns to the Nursery Manager in due course and keep an ongoing record of this.
- To ensure that you have an excellent understanding and have a working knowledge of all aspects of Health & Safety e.g. Risk Assessments, COSHH etc.
- To promote good hygiene practices in the nursery and maintain high standards of cleanliness.
Sustainability
- To support business decisions made by the Management Team to ensure sustainability is maintained.
- To offer excellent levels of customer service to all visitors.
- To prepare and cook enough age appropriate food for all children on a daily basis with minimum wastage.
- Ensure the budgetary requirements are met.
General
- Abide by the Bright Starts Nursery Code of Conduct and all other Policies and Procedures at all times, maintaining a professional approach, behaviour and confidentiality at all times.
- Act as a representative of your nursery and the Company, promoting a professional image at all times.
- To have awareness of any legislation relating to your role.
- Show a willingness to undertake additional roles to meet the needs of the nursery, children and colleagues.
- Keep your job knowledge up to date through Company and external training, showing a commitment to professional development.
- Ensure that all food is prepared in a timely manner and meets quality standards.
If you are passionate about cooking and enjoy working in a childcare environment, we would love to hear from you.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £14.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
- Free parking
Experience:
- Chef: 1 year (preferred)
- Cooking: 1 year (required)
- Kitchen experience: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person
