Nursery Cook

Flow Sports Personnel Ltd; Thornbury; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A childcare services provider in Thornbury is seeking a Nursery Cook to prepare nutritious meals for children while maintaining high food safety standards. The ideal candidate will have a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate and the ability to work effectively under pressure. This position offers a part-time schedule of 30 hours a week, Monday to Friday, and involves collaboration with children in cooking activities.

Qualifications

• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate required.
• Experience in a kitchen environment preferred.
• Ability to work with children in baking activities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare weekly menus according to the food policy.
• Ensure compliance with allergies and food safety.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene in the kitchen.

Skills

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Ability to work under pressure

Knowledge of food preparation for special dietary needs

Teamwork

Job description

Working Monday to Friday, 30 hours per week, from 8am - 3pm or 9am - 4pm.

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

Nursery Cook - 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

Nursery Cook - Key Responsibilities

• In consultation with the Nursery Manager, 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 maintaining the allergen file.
• Maintain adequate stores and food stuffs in appropriate storage conditions.
• Ensure the kitchen and kitchen equipment are kept clean and tidy.
• Clean and defrost the freezer as necessary.
• 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.
• Undertake baking activities with children.
• Promote healthy eating with children and staff.
• Maintain high standards of personal hygiene and personal appearance in accordance with the Company's hygiene policy.