Temporary Nursery Cook - Fresh, Safe Meals for Children

Berry Recruitment Group; Coxhoe; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Berry Recruitment is seeking a Nursery Cook for a temporary assignment in Coxhoe, Durham, working 10:00am–2:00pm, Monday to Friday. The role is a short-term position, approximately one month, with pay at £13.50 per hour.

The cook will prepare fresh meals for children, ensuring high standards of food safety and hygiene and managing day-to-day kitchen operations. The ideal candidate will have nursery/school catering experience, Level 2 Food Hygiene, an enhanced DBS, and the ability to work

Qualifications

• Previous cooking experience within a nursery, school, care, or similar catering environment.
• Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate (essential).
• Enhanced DBS Certificate (essential).
• Ability to work independently and manage the day-to-day running of the kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and cooking meals for children
• Catering for dietary requirements and allergies
• Maintaining a clean, safe, and hygienic kitchen environment
• Adhering to food safety and health & safety regulations
• Managing food storage and stock rotation
• Completing kitchen cleaning duties and maintaining food hygiene records

Skills

Cooking experience

Independent kitchen management

Education

Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

Enhanced DBS Certificate

Job description

Berry Recruitment is seeking a Nursery Cook for a temporary assignment in Coxhoe, Durham, working 10:00am–2:00pm, Monday to Friday. The role is a short-term position, approximately one month, with pay at £13.50 per hour.

The cook will prepare fresh meals for children, ensuring high standards of food safety and hygiene and managing day-to-day kitchen operations. The ideal candidate will have nursery/school catering experience, Level 2 Food Hygiene, an enhanced DBS, and the ability to work