Cook - Early Years

Brackenberry Limited; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A local catering service in the City of Westminster is seeking a skilled Cook to prepare healthy, inclusive meals for children and staff. Responsibilities include menu planning, food supply management, and maintaining hygiene standards. The role requires a Food Hygiene Certificate and experience supervising kitchen staff. This is a 2.5-month contract with potential for extension.

Qualifications

• Experience cooking and preparing meals for children, with cultural inclusivity.
• Experience in supervising kitchen staff.
• Knowledge of food hygiene regulations.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare meals accommodating diverse dietary needs.
• Order and manage food supplies, minimizing waste.
• Maintain hygiene and safety standards in the kitchen.

Skills

Food preparation and cooking for children

Menu planning

Supervising kitchen staff

Maintaining hygiene standards

Budget management

Education

Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Camden to assist with the appointment of a Cook - Early Years, on a 2.5-month contract, highly likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.

We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Cook to join our Early Years team, providing healthy, balanced, and culturally inclusive meals for children and staff at the centre. The role involves planning menus, purchasing ingredients, preparing and cooking meals, and ensuring all dietary, cultural, and religious requirements are met. The Cook will also maintain the highest standards of food hygiene and safety, supervise kitchen staff, and contribute to creating a positive mealtime experience for all.

Responsibilities:

1. Act as key holder for the kitchen, unlocking in the morning and ensuring all necessary equipment is switched on and ready.
2. Plan, prepare, cook, and serve daily meals and snacks, accommodating all dietary, cultural, and religious needs.
3. Order and manage food supplies, ensuring stock is used within sell-by dates and waste is minimised.
4. Maintain strict hygiene and safety standards, including regular cleaning of kitchen equipment, storage areas, and work surfaces.
5. Ensure compliance with Health & Safety and food hygiene regulations at all times.
6. Hold a Food Hygiene Certificate.
7. Have experience preparing and cooking meals for children and staff reflecting the multi-ethnic community.
8. Possess experience in maintaining high hygiene standards.
9. Have experience supervising kitchen staff on a daily basis.
10. Be experienced working within strict budgets and catering deadlines.