Nursery Cook / Chef

Bamboo Childcare; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A childcare provider in Greater Manchester is seeking a Nursery Cook to prepare meals for approximately 40 children a day. The ideal candidate will have formal catering experience in a nursery, school, or care home, and must adhere to food safety and hygiene standards. This role offers 32.5 hours per week and a pay rate between £11.50 - £12 per hour, with additional benefits.

Benefits

Flexibility in working hours

Hourly wage of £11.50 - £12

Additional benefits

Qualifications

• Must have formal catering experience within a nursery, school, or care home.
• Strong adherence to allergens and allergen awareness.
• Responsible for cleanliness and food safety.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cater lunch for approx 40 children daily.
• Manage stock levels and budget control.
• Ensure cleanliness of kitchen at all times.

Skills

Catering experience in nursery, school, or care home

Food safety and hygiene awareness

Reliable and responsible attitude

Good interpersonal skills with children

Education

Level 2 Food & Hygiene or equivalent

Job description

Nursery Cook required to cater for young children in a medium sized early years setting cooking for approximately 40 children a day.

MUST HAVE FORMAL CATERING EXPERIENCE WITHIN A NURSERY, SCHOOL OR CARE HOME

What the employer can offer for the Nursery Cook role in Chorlton :

• 32.5 hours a week (candidates can work 9 - 4pm or 10 - 5 pm)
• £11.50 - £12 per hour
• Additional benefits

What you need for the Nursery Cook role in Chorlton :

• Level 2 or above Food & Hygiene or equivalent.
• Experience of catering in either a Nursery, School, or Care Home
• A love of children
• Responsible and reliable attitude – children need to eat each day!
• A caring and kind personality – warm towards the children
• Strong adherence to allergens and allergen awareness
• Strict attitude to food safety, food hygiene and cleanliness

What is involved :

• Preparing and catering lunch for approx 40 children daily.
• Responsible for stock levels, budget control and ordering of stock.
• Ensuring cleanliness of kitchen at all time.
• Cleaning duties of certain other areas to include a foyer / corridor and toilets.
• Following guidelines with regards to catering for children.