Nursery Cook

Nursery Cook, West Bridgford, NG2

About the Job:

Do you love food and creating beautiful food? If you have previous experience cooking for children then we would love to hear from you as we have a nursery in Nottingham that requires your help.

The Nursery Cook will be responsible for preparing, snacks, lunch, and tea for all the children in the nursery. Adhering to agreed menus and maintaining high levels of cleanliness in all aspects of work. This is a permanent role and offers a competitive basic salary and additional wider benefits, including opportunities for possible future career progression. This position is for 25 hours per week.

Nursery Cook – Qualifications & Experience:

• Minimum two years’ proven catering experience.
• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate.
• Capable of working under pressure in an organized way.
• Working in a childcare environment is preferable.
• Knowledge of food preparation for special dietary needs, i.e. vegetarian, cultural, allergens etc.
• Ability to work with children in preparing simple snacks and baking preparation.
• Ability to work as part of a team.

Nursery Cook – Key Responsibilities:

• In consultation with the Nursery Manager be responsible for the preparation of weekly menus, catering for all children, in line with the food and drink policy.
• Ensure all meal planning and food ordering is in line with the agreed catering budgets.
• Ensure that all children with allergies are catered for in compliance with our allergies policy as well as maintain the allergen file.
• To maintain adequate stores and foodstuffs in appropriate storage conditions.
• Ensure the kitchen and kitchen equipment are kept clean and tidy.
• To observe high standards of food hygiene during the preparation, cooking, and serving of all foods.
• Maintain the Safer Food, Better Business documentation daily to comply with food safety management procedures and food hygiene regulations.
• To undertake baking activities with children.
• To promote healthy eating with children and staff.
• To maintain high standards of personal hygiene and personal appearance by the Company’s hygiene policy.

If you feel you have which it takes to be considered for the role of Nursery Cook, then what are you waiting for?