Nursery Cook

Mama Bear's Day Nursery; West of England; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Mama Bear's Day Nursery in Downend, Bristol is seeking an experienced Cook to join our warm, child-focused setting. You will prepare breakfasts, lunches and teas for babies and young children following a set menu and ensure everything is produced to the highest hygiene standards.

The role involves stock management and kitchen cleanliness, including safe handling of allergens and cross-contamination precautions.

Qualifications

• Experience cooking in a childcare or similar setting.
• Knowledge of allergens and cross-contamination precautions.
• Food Hygiene Certificate is essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare fresh breakfasts, lunches and teas to a set menu.
• Manage stock and maintain a clean, safe kitchen.
• Ensure high levels of cleanliness and hygiene.

Skills

Cooking

Stock management

Food hygiene

Allergen awareness

Education

Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Mama Bear's Day Nursery is currently recruiting for aCookto join our friendly setting based in Downend, Bristol. Our setting offers a stimulating, safe and welcoming environment to children and is focused on providing outstanding care to children from 3 months old to 4 years of age.

The role involves preparing and cooking fresh breakfasts, home cooked lunches, and teas for babies and young children to a set menu. As well as preparing food, the role will involve stock management, washing up duties and maintaining a clean kitchen. Very high levels of cleanliness and hygiene are required and familiarity with Safer Food Better Business is preferred. Food Hygiene certificate is essential.

The ideal Candidate will have experience of cooking in a similar environment. Awareness of allergy’s, dietary requirements and cross contamination is essential.

Due to the nature of the role it will be necessary for an enhanced criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are required to share this commitment. Mama Bear's Day Nursery is an Equal Opportunities employer.