Children's Cook

CRA GROUP RECRUITMENT AND PAYROLL LTD; Worthing; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A local childcare service in Worthing is seeking a dedicated Childrens Cook to prepare nutritious meals that meet children's dietary requirements. The ideal candidate will have culinary experience, understand the importance of food hygiene, and work effectively in a childcare environment. This role is essential in providing healthy meals while adhering to the highest safety standards.

Qualifications

• Experience working as a cook or catering assistant in a childcare setting.
• Knowledge of food hygiene standards.
• Understanding of dietary needs for children including allergens.
• Strong awareness of health & safety in a child-focused environment.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook daily meals and snacks according to menus.
• Ensure meals meet dietary needs for children.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene standards in the kitchen.
• Conduct daily checks on food temperatures and safety.
• Plan and adapt recipes for individual dietary requirements.

Skills

Culinary Experience

Food Handling

Restaurant Experience

Food Preparation Experience

Kitchen Experience

Hotel Experience

Taleo

Cake Decorating

Cooking

Baking

Sanitation

Knife Skills

Education

Food hygiene standards (Level 2 or higher certificate desirable)

Job description

Role Purpose

We are seeking a dedicated and reliable Childrens Cook to prepare nutritious balanced meals for the children within our care environment in Worthing. The role plays a vital part in ensuring our children receive healthy meals that meet dietary cultural and health requirements while maintaining the highest standards of hygiene and safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook daily meals and snacks in accordance with agreed menus.
• Ensure meals meet required dietary allergen cultural and nutritional needs for children.
• Adapt recipes as required for individual dietary requirements.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and organisation within the kitchen area.
• Ensure compliance with food hygiene legislation and internal procedures.
• Conduct daily checks including fridge / freezer temperatures and food storage safety.
• Manage stock rotation food labelling and safe food disposal.
• Assist with meal planning to ensure nutritionally balanced menus suitable for children.
• Contribute ideas for seasonal or themed meals and snacks.
• Order and monitor stock levels within budget guidelines.
• Ensure adherence to all safeguarding responsibilities while working in a childrens setting.
• Hold and maintain an Enhanced DBS clearance.
• Follow all health and safety guidelines including reporting hazards and incidents.
• Work closely with childcare staff to understand childrens dietary needs.
• Communicate any concerns regarding food allergies dietary changes or kitchen issues.
• Support the wider team during mealtimes as needed.

Requirements

• Experience working as a cook or catering assistant ideally in a school nursery care or childcare environment.
• Knowledge of food hygiene standards (Level 2 or higher certificate desirable).
• Understanding of dietary needs for children including allergens and intolerance management.
• Strong awareness of health & safety and safeguarding in a child-focused environment.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.

Key Skills

• Culinary Experience
• Food Handling
• Restaurant Experience
• Food Preparation Experience
• Kitchen Experience
• Hotel Experience
• Taleo
• Cake Decorating
• Cooking
• Baking
• Sanitation
• Knife Skills