Nursery Cook: Nutritious Meals for Little Learners

The Peterborough School; Saffron Walden; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Occupational pension

Subsidised private health scheme

Free secure car parking

Refreshments and lunch provided during

25 days annual holiday

Job summary

The Peterborough School is seeking a Nursery Cook to plan, prepare and serve nursery snacks, lunches and refreshments while upholding strict hygiene and safety standards.

You'll create age-appropriate, nutritious menus, manage provision orders and handling of allergies for children aged 3 months to 4 years, and work as part of the Nursery and School Catering teams to support the community.

Qualifications

• Cooking qualification Level 3 or above or equivalent experience is essential.
• The successful candidate will be a good communicator, with excellent interpersonal and communications skills, as well as a keen sense of humour.
• Candidates should be confident in carrying out a range of food-related tasks.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and serve all Nursery snacks, lunches and refreshments.
• Maintain strict hygiene, safety, and regulatory standards.
• Create age-appropriate and nutritious menus.
• Manage provision orders, food preparation, and storage.
• Handle food allergy management for Nursery children aged 3 months to 4 years old.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Humour

Education

Level 3 cooking qualification

Job description

The Peterborough School is seeking a Nursery Cook to plan, prepare and serve nursery snacks, lunches and refreshments while upholding strict hygiene and safety standards.

You'll create age-appropriate, nutritious menus, manage provision orders and handling of allergies for children aged 3 months to 4 years, and work as part of the Nursery and School Catering teams to support the community.