Job Description

Nursery Cook

30 hours per week Monday and Thursday, 9am - 3.00pm

The Nursery Cook will be responsible for preparing healthy and nutritious meals for the children in the nursery

Desired Qualifications & Experience

Minimum two years' proven catering experience

Food Hygiene Certificate

Capable of working under pressure in an organised way

Knowledge of food preparation for special dietary needs, i.e. vegetarian, cultural

Ability to work with children in preparing simple snacks and baking preparation

Ability to work as part of a team

Nursery Cook - Key Responsibilities

In consultation with the Nursery Manager to be responsible for the preparation of weekly menus prepared every six months on a four weekly rotation , catering for all children, in line with Scottish Government Setting the Table guidance.

To ensure that all children with allergies are catered for in compliance with our allergies policy.

To maintain adequate stores and food stuffs in appropriate storage conditions.

To ensure the kitchen and kitchen equipment are kept clean and tidy.

To clean and defrost the freezer as necessary.

To observe high standards of food hygiene during the preparation, cooking and serving of all foods.

Maintain the Safer Food, Better Business documentation on a daily basis to comply with food safety management procedures and food hygiene regulations.

To undertake baking activities for the children.

To promote healthy eating with children and staff.

To maintain high standards of personal hygiene and personal appearance.

What we offer

Permanent, part-time (30 hours per week between Monday to Friday Thursday, 9am - 3pm.

28 days holiday per annum pro rata

Paid day off on your birthday. Christmas off - we close on Christmas Eve for approx. a week and a half.

Childcare discount for staff

Free uniform/whites

Easy parking

Company & staff events

Employer contributory pension scheme.

Job Type: Part-time

Expected hours: 30 per week

Work Location: In person