TEMPORARY NURSERY COOK (URGENT)

rooftops nursery; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A small childcare facility in the United Kingdom is urgently seeking a temporary cook. This role involves the daily operation of the kitchen, ensuring food safety regulations are met, and preparing meals tailored to children's dietary needs. Candidates must have cooking experience and food hygiene knowledge. Successful applicants will undergo an enhanced DBS check. An ideal opportunity if you wish to make a difference in a nurturing environment.

Qualifications

• Must have some cooking experience.
• Food Hygiene training is needed, can be provided.
• Prepared to disclose any convictions subject to DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the day to day running of the kitchen.
• Ensure cleanliness and adherence to health standards.
• Prepare daily meals and cater to children’s dietary requirements.

Skills

Cooking experience

Food hygiene knowledge

Health and Safety compliance

Job description

Overview

WE ARE URGENTLY LOOKING FOR A TEMPORARY COOK FOR A SMALL NURSERY (WITH POSSIBILITY TO BE A PERMANENT POSITION).

APPLICANTS MUST HAVE SOME COOKING EXPERIENCE. FOOD HYGIENE TRAINING IS NEEDED, WE CAN PROVIDE THE NECESSARY TRAINING.

Responsibilities

• To be responsible for the day to day running and upkeep of the kitchen
• Ensuring all written notifications and monitoring guidance are completed daily
• Ensuring all areas of the kitchen are kept clean and free from contaminants
• Reporting any issues to the management immediately
• To prepare the daily meals as set out by the weekly menus
• To ensure that all aspects of the Health and Safety regulations are met and adhered to
• To ensure that the food and provisions are ordered weekly as per the menus, in consultation with the Manager
• To monitor stock rotation and ensure the provisions are stored and used appropriately
• To ensure that the kitchen environment is at all times clean and tidy, following cleaning guidelines completely, including cleaning around and under large appliances
• To monitor and record all fridge/freezer temperatures, daily food temperatures, and to ensure that all health and safety requirements are adhered to
• To meet with the Inspector and carry out annual Food Hygiene Inspection checks and to ensure all recommendations are met and carried out
• To support the nursery in providing a healthy menu and meet the differing dietary requirements of every child, ensuring that their environment meets in full the current registration requirements
• To provide for the effective health care of the children of the nursery by ensuring the highest standards of care whilst preparing the meals
• To ensure that you comply with Health and Safety, Fire Regulations and Food Safety requirements
• To ensure you promote and nurture the reputation for good practice held by the nursery
• To sit with and assist the children at lunch times providing a nurturing and exciting environment
• To ensure you promote and maintain the highest standards of care
• To help clear away after lunchtime (wipe down tables and sweep food off floor)
• To wash up and load dishwasher after mealtimes

Working hours

15 HOURS PER WEEK MONDAY TO FRIDAY (10:30AM-1:30PM). THIS IS AN ALL YEAR ROUND POSITION.

Legals and recruitment

THIS POST IS EXEMPT FROM THE REHABILITATION OF OFFENDERS ACT (1974) AND DOES REQUIRE AN ENHANCED DBS CHECK. APPLICANT MUST BE PREPARED TO DISCLOSE ANY CONVICTIONS THEY MAY HAVE AND ANY ORDER WHICH HAVE BEEN MADE AGAINST THEM.

THIS POST IS SUBJECT TO NECESSARY SATISFACTORY REFERENCE CHECKS