Nursery Cook

Flow Recruitment

Posted 3 days ago, valid for 21 days

Witney, Oxfordshire OX281AJ, England

£22,000 - £26,400 per annum

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

The Nursery Cook position requires a minimum of two years of proven catering experience and a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate.
The role involves preparing healthy and nutritious meals for children, ensuring compliance with allergy policies and catering budgets.
Working hours are Monday to Friday from either 8am to 5pm or 8.30am to 5.30pm.
The position emphasizes teamwork and the ability to work under pressure while maintaining high standards of food hygiene.
The salary for this role is competitive, though specific figures are not provided in the job description.

Working Monday - Friday shifts are 8am - 5pm or 8.30am - 5.30pm.

The Nursery Cook will be responsible for preparing healthy and nutritious meals for the children in the nursery

Nursery Cook - Qualifications & Experience

Minimum two years’ proven catering experience
Basic Food Hygiene Certificate
Capable of working under pressure in an organised way
Knowledge of food preparation for special dietary needs, i.e. vegetarian, cultural
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 to 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.
To ensure that all children with allergies are catered for in compliance with our allergies policy as well as maintaining the allergen file.
To maintain adequate stores and food stuffs in appropriate storage conditions
To ensure the kitchen and kitchen equipment are kept clean and tidy.
To clean and defrost the freezer as necessary.
To observe high standards of food hygiene during the preparation, cooking and serving of all foods.
Maintain the Safer Food, Better Business documentation on a daily basis 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 in accordance with the Company’s hygiene policy

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