Job Description

We are looking for a professional and reliable person who can run the kitchen in maintaining high standards, promoting health and safety and legal requirements, and cooking fresh healthy meals to meet the needs of the nursery.

The position is part-time only, Monday to Thursday, for the 48 weeks a year we are open. (Closed last 2 weeks of August and 2 weeks over Christmas).

Hours are: Monday to Thursday 9.30 - 12.30pm. (Hours may be flexible for the right candidate).

Daily responsibilities will include:

Preparing and cooking fresh meals for all children.
Managing the children's dietary preferences and allergies.
Maintaining cleanliness of kitchen and equipment.
Stock ordering and rotation. Previous experience of working as a cook in a kitchen is preferred. High standards of cleaning are a priority. We will provide all relevant Food Safety training and support.
You will be working alongside the management in designing new menus and developing exciting and tasty dishes for our children to enjoy. You must have very good knowledge and understanding of allergens and control - especially for children.
All successful applicants will be subject to Enhanced DBS Checks and maintaining this annually via the DBS Update Service.

Expected start date: ASAP preferably.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 13.25 per hour

Ability to commute/relocate:

Oxted RH8 9JJ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:

Catering: 1 year (preferred) Cooking: 1 year (required) Kitchen experience: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person