Main Purpose of the Job:
To prepare, cook and serve food at the Nursery plus related catering duties. A full induction and continuing support will be given upon successful application. To have a full understanding of Food Safety. You will be willing to complete training and refresh knowledge and will hold a minimum level 2 Food Safety.
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 and devise menus to ensure a variety of meals is offered in the Nursery which caters for different dietary requirements as appropriate.
· To prepare, cook and serve meals. As well as making alternative meals in keeping with allergens and dietary requirements.
· To be aware of allergens and individual children’s allergies.
· 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 Inspections 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. More detailed job description to be provided and discussed.
Quick Terms and Conditions
Salary: £10.85-£12.71 (flexible/dependent on experience)
Hours: 9:00am– 1.00pm Monday to Friday (20 hours per week)
Holidays: 28 days paid leave per year, including bank holidays.
Free parking facilities
Pension contribution
Job Types: Permanent, Full-time
Pay: £10.85-£12.71 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Salford, Greater Manchester: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Work Location: In person
