Job Description

Brief overview of the role

Salary: Up to 12.50/hour depending on experience

Working week

20-25 hours, Monday - Friday, hours to be confirmed

Vacancy Description

To ensure the preparation of a balanced, healthy nutritious and tasty diet for children, following the specifications set in Goulton Grange Day Nursery seasonal menus. The Nursery Cook adheres to the policies and procedures of Goulton Grange Day Nursery and complies with the Environmental Health Food Safety, Health and Safety guidelines to contribute towards ensuring highest possible Regulatory Inspection grading. To prepare fresh meals and snacks on a rotational menu and to ensure that allergy management systems are in place. You will work under the supervision of the Nursery management team.

We are looking for a hardworking and passionate individual to join our wonderful team at Goulton Grange Day Nursery.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare and cook fresh, nutritious meals in line with

EYFS welfare requirements

Ensure all dietary needs, allergies, and intolerances are fully catered for and recorded Maintain a clean, safe kitchen environment in accordance with

Food Safety Act

,

Safer Food Better Business

, and Environmental Health standards Manage menu planning, food ordering, stock control, and portion control Follow nursery policies and procedures, including

safeguarding

, health and safety, and infection control Work in partnership with nursery staff to promote children's health and wellbeing Ensure good general housekeeping ensuring relevant paper work is completed in line with Safer Food, Better Business procedures and carry out cleaning duties as necessary Light domestic duties in line with the overall role

Desired skills

Previous experience in a catering role (essential)

Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

(essential or willingness to obtain) Knowledge of nutrition for young children (desirable) Understanding of safeguarding and EYFS welfare requirements

Personal qualities

Patience and calmness under pressure (busy mealtimes, last-minute changes) Creativity in making healthy food appealing to children A caring attitude and genuine interest in children's wellbeing Reliability and consistency, as children thrive on routine - including mealtimes Ability to build good relationships with children, staff and parents/carers Ability to work well with and fit into the staff team

Desired qualifications

Level 2 Food Hygiene & Safety Certificate Enhanced DBS Check

Things to consider

We are based on a farm, so you will need suitable clothing and will also need to be able to arrange your own transport, as we are not particularly near any public transport.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 12.21-12.50 per hour

Benefits:

Company events Company pension Employee discount On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:

Potto: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:

Large scale cooking: 3 years (preferred) Catering: 3 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate (preferred)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person