Nursery Cook

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

Job summary

A nursery in Thornbury seeks a Nursery Cook to prepare nutritious meals for children. The role requires culinary experience with dietary needs and teamwork. Responsibilities include menu planning, food safety compliance, and maintaining a clean kitchen. Ideal for candidates with a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate and a passion for child nutrition.

Qualifications

• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate required.
• Experience in food preparation and catering for diverse dietary needs.
• Ability to work with children in a kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare weekly menus considering children's dietary needs.
• Ensure compliance with food safety regulations.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the kitchen.

Skills

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Ability to work under pressure

Knowledge of dietary needs

Teamwork

Food preparation for children

Job description

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.

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 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.