Job Description

The Early Learning Partnership has an opportunity for a Nursery Cook to join our team at our nursery on Station Road, Seaham.

We are looking for an experienced cook to prepare and cook meals in our on-site kitchen.

You would be part of a warm and welcoming team and see the benefits of your work in the faces of all of our amazing children.

The ideal applicant will:

Have experience planning and ordering ingredients, working to a set menu
Preparing and cooking heathy meals, working to strict food hygiene systems
Stock control
Have experience working around allergies and intolerances
Ensure a safe and clean kitchen is maintained
Online training will be provided to refresh your knowledge of food safety, hygiene, allergies, and other key areas.

References will be required.

The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Monday- Friday 9am-13:00pm

Main Duties (but not limited to)

To organise, cook, and prepare a healthy balanced diet for children aged 0 - 5 years.

Complete an appropriate food hygiene qualification

To be responsible for overall Hygiene, health, and safety within the Kitchen.

Prepare additional meals for children with allergies and carry out appropriate allergy training

Ensure all stock is ordered for the planned menu.

To implement and promote all Policies and procedures.

To ensure the safety and welfare of the children at all times.

Ensuring the daily thorough cleaning of all nursery furniture and equipment.

Ensuring the daily thorough cleaning of nursery kitchens including equipment such as Dishes, microwaves, fridges, and kitchen cupboards etc

To work as part of a team and contribute positively to that staff team. To ensure that all information pertaining to nursery, its operation, children, staff, and parents remains confidential.

To go about your duties with a positive and enthusiastic attitude

To be confident, hardworking and conscientious, and at all times promote good practice.

To promote at all times good relations between staff members, parents and children, and at all times promote the good name and ethos of the nursery.

To cover any other reasonable responsibilities as appropriate, at the request of the Nursery Manager or Senior staff.

If you think that you would be a good fit for this position, we would love to hear from you!

Job Types: Full-time

Pay: From 12.21 per hour

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: 12.21 per hour

Benefits:

Company pension Discounted or free food Employee discount On-site parking
Experience:

Chef: 1 year (preferred) Cooking: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person