Job Description

We currently have a vacancy for an experienced cook to work within Scallywags Day Nursery in Oakham, on either a temporary or permanent basis.

We require an experienced cook to:

Be able to demonstrate a positive interest in children's food and nutrition. Plan, create and implement a nutritious and balanced food menu with fresh vegetables and fruit, ensuring a low sugar and salt content to meet the needs of our children. Be able to prepare and cook healthy food for a large number of children. Have a good understanding of food allergens and individual dietary requirements, and being responsible for adapting menus where necessary. To follow standard food hygiene procedures (e.g. food temperature checks and monitoring). Work as part of a highly motivated and professional team.
You will need to:

Hold as a minimum a level 2 Food Safety in Catering (Basic Food Hygiene) Prepare a healthy morning snack Prepare a nutritious, balanced and healthy 2 course cooked lunch Prepare afternoon tea Ensure all areas of the kitchen are hygienically maintained at all times, in accordance with Health & Safety Regulations Ensure that equipment and materials are cleaned and everything is cleared away leaving the Kitchen neat and tidy at the end of the day. Monitor food supplies, rotating food supplies daily and ensuring appropriate food levels through the weekly food order. Ability to work well within a team as well as using own initiative Have good communication skills
In addition you will need to be enthusiastic, reliable, flexible and creative, with the commitment to provide the highest standards.

What you will receive:

A competitive salary depending on qualifications and experience 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays), with additional loyalty days as you progress with your career Additional day off for your birthday Continuous professional development and training opportunities provided Staff discount on childcare Nest Pension
The working hours are 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

All employment is offered subject to a 3-month probationary period and completion of Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and 2 written references.

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary, Permanent

Pay: From 13.50 per hour

Benefits:

Childcare Company pension Employee discount Health & wellbeing programme
Experience:

cooking: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:

Food Safety at Level 2 or above (required)
Work Location: In person