Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION: Nursery Cook

DEPARTMENT: Families

LOCATION: RM12

WORK CAPACITY: 30 hours per week

Monday - Friday - 9.00 am - 3.00 pm

MAIN JOB SUMMARY:

To prepare, cook and be responsible for the everyday running and menus for a children's day nursery.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

oTo take sole responsibility for the cleanliness of the kitchen, including but not exclusive to floors, surfaces, cupboards, fridges, freezers and oven, including the utility room and downstairs toilet.

oTo hold a minimum of level 2 Food Hygiene certificate or similar

oTo ensure that all food online ordering is completed by Friday afternoon and be responsible for all food and cleaning equipment ordering.

oTo ensure that food ordering is kept within nursery budget and there is no food wastage.

oTo prepare a 4 week rolling menu, which should be updated according to season and availability of produce and provide a balanced and varied diet for the children.

oTo keep records of food served, cleaning done, fridge and freezer and food temperatures.

oTo prepare all snacks and lunches and serve.

oTo ensure that all food is prepared and ready for days off, including after school club if applicable.

oTo ensure that the dietary requirements of all children is known and understood. Liaison with room leaders is essential for this.

oAll food is to be cooked from fresh.

oTo ensure that all records are kept up to date including but not exclusive to daily menu sheets, food hygiene record book, fridge and freezer temperature records, food probe temperatures. In addition, be responsible for monitoring and controlling food and household goods.

oTo liaise with management on a regular basis regarding any food issues.

oTo help insure that the nursery meets safety and Hygiene requirements and to report any issues to a senior member of staff

oTo ensure training is kept up-to-date.

oTo be aware of and comply with all company and Little learners policies and procedures including Safeguarding, Child protection, Confidentiality Procedures and Equal Opportunities

Essential qualifications

oMinimum Level 2 in Food Hygiene In The Workplace or similar (this can be completed as an on line course)

oGCSE - Maths and English - Grade C and above / or Functional Skills - Level 2 - English, Maths and ICT

Desirable qualifications

oFirst Aid Certificate

oExperience in catering preferred but not essential

Experience and skills - Essential

oAbility to cook a varied and nutritious menu

oBe able to write a 4 week rolling menu (our menus are based on good home cooked food)

oAbility to take initiative

oBe able to cook to a budget

oAbility to remain calm in stressful situations

oBe a good team player that is adaptable

oExcellent hygiene practice

Relationships - Essential

oAbility to work as a team

oAbility to work with people from a wide range of backgrounds and organisations

oAbility to build relationships with and have a love of children

REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS PACKAGE

BASIC SALARY:

YEARLY: 21,684

MONTHLY: 1,807

WEEKLY: 417

DAILY: 83.4

HOURLY: 13.90

BENEFITS:

Pension: 3% employer contribution; 5% employee contribution.

Employee Assistance Programme

25% childcare Discount HOLIDAY ENTITLEMENT:

25 days pro rata holiday.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to 21,684.00 per year

Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: On the road