Early Years Cook

Flow Recruitment Ltd; Bristol; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A nursery childcare provider in Bristol is seeking a Nursery Cook responsible for preparing healthy meals for children. The role requires a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate, ability to work under pressure, and knowledge of dietary needs. You will plan menus, manage food stocks, and maintain kitchen hygiene standards. This is a full-time, on-site position offering a rewarding opportunity in a nurturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare weekly menus in consultation with the Nursery Manager.
• Ensure meal planning adheres to catering budgets.
• Cater for children with allergies per policy.
• Maintain adequate food storage conditions.
• Keep kitchen clean and tidy.
• Observe high food hygiene standards.
• Promote healthy eating with children and staff.

Skills

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Ability to work under pressure

Knowledge of food preparation for special dietary needs

Ability to work with children

Team collaboration

Job description

Overview

Working Monday to Friday. 30 hours per week. 8am - 3pm or 9am - 4pm. The Nursery Cook will be responsible for preparing healthy and nutritious meals for the children in the nursery.

Qualifications & 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

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