Nursery Cook

Due to an internal transfer we have a vacancy at Willow Green Day Nursery for a nursery chef. Willow Green Day Nursery is a fairly new family orientated nursery; catering for approximately 25+ lunches per day.

Main Purpose of the Job:

To prepare, cook and serve food at the Nursery plus other related catering duties. A full induction and continuing support will be given upon successful application. To have a full understanding of Food Safety (qualifications preferable).

Main Duties & Professional Responsibilities:

· To ensure the smooth running of the Nursery kitchen.

· To maintain standards in keeping with the guidelines laid out in The Food Standards Agency 'Safer Foods, Better Business for Caterers'.

· To assist in devising menus to ensure a variety of meals is offered in the Nursery which caters for different dietary requirements as appropriate.

· To be aware of allergens and individual children's allergies.

· To prepare, cook and serve meals, a full cooked lunch and afternoon tea. As well as making alternative meals in keeping with allergens and dietary requirements.

· Prepare afternoon snack and light tea as far as possible, Nursery Staff will finish preparing this if there is not enough time.

· Monitor food stocks and order relevant ingredients from our regular suppliers accordingly.

· Maintain a clean and tidy kitchen area; including washing utensils, crockery, equipment, surfaces and mopping floors.

· To inform the Nursery Manager of any defects in equipment, suspect food or other concerns relating to Food Safety.

· To maintain the opening and closing checks of the kitchen each day and record accordingly.

· To maintain all the temperature records for fridges freezers and food temperatures.

· Ensure all food and other items are stored properly.

· To prepare for and handle any EHO Inspection which may take place.

· To maintain confidentiality at all times in respect of nursery-related matters and to prevent disclosure of confidential and sensitive information.

· To undertake any duties or responsibilities that may arise within the bounds of this specific job role.