TITLE OF POST: Nursery Cook
SALARY: Negotiable
HOURS: from 16 hours per week minimum
LOCATION: Cribs Day Nursery,
Butchers Road, Canning Town
Newham, London.
E16 1PH
JOB DESCRIPTION
Cook
Report to Nursery Manager
Role
- To maintain a high standard of cleanliness in the kitchen.
- Menu Planning and Nutrition: creating balanced varied and healthy menus tailored to the developmental stage of babies and young children
- ALLERGY & DIETARY MANAGMENT: Strictly follwing the UK Safer Food for Better Busiess guidelines to cater to medical (allergies) cultural and relgious dietary needs withoutcross-contamination
- HEALTH & SAFTEY COMPLIANCE : Monitoring and recording food/ freezer temperatures, maintaining deep -cleaning rotas freezer and ensuring the kitchen meets enviromantal health and food hygiene standards
- PROMOTING HEALTHY EATING: Often working with nursery educators to introduce children to new foods, educate them on healthy choices and sometimes running fun baking or cooking activities.
Accountabilities
Operational
- In consultation with the Nursery manager, be responsible for the preparation of seasonal menu’s, taking account of any special dietary needs.
- To maintain adequate stores and food stuffs in appropriate storage conditions.
- To order all food and maintain monthly records for stocktaking purposes of all food stuff.
- To ensure the kitchen and all kitchen equipment is kept clean and tidy.
- To ensure all crockery and utensils are washed-up, using the dishwasher as appropriate or manually.
- To clean and defrost fridge and freezer as necessary.
- To prepare and cook simple cakes and biscuits etc. with older children.
Personal
- To attend staff meetings and training sessions as required.
- To be responsible for participating in all self development activities, including appraisals.
Financial
- In conjunction with the Nursery Manager, assist in monitoring and controlling all catering costs.
Health and Safety
- To observe high standards of food hygiene during the preparation, cooking and serving of all foods.
- To operate the highest standard of hygiene and cleanliness in the kitchen
- To maintain high standards of personal hygiene and personal appearance in accordance with policy
General
- Adhere to the company procedures including attendance at meetings, preparation of reports and any other duties as required from time to time.
- Ensure the company’s Equal Opportunities Policy is adhered to at all times.
NOTE: The Job Description is to provide a clear and concise statement of the MAJOR TASKS and ACTIVITIES of the post. It is not intended as an exhaustive list of every aspect of the post holder's duties.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Cook
Report to Nursery Manager
Essential : Minimum Food Safety Level 2
A recognised Catering Qualification level 2 minimum
Minimum of 1 years catering experience
Capable of working under pressure in an organised way
Ability to work as part of a team
Experience of working in a childcare environment
Knowledge of food preparation for special dietary needs i.e. vegetarian, cultural
Ability to work with children in preparing simple snacks and baking preparation
Knowledge of Health and Safety Issues
Knowledge and understanding of Equal Opportunities
First Aid Certificate
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: £13.00-£14.00 per hour
Experience:
- nursery cook : 1 year (required)
Language:
Licence/Certification:
- Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
