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Nursery Cook

Job Type : Permanent, Full Time

Salary : £12.10/hour + Benefits

28 hours per week between Monday and Thursday, 10am – 5.30pm

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

Nursery Cook – Qualifications & Experience

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Minimum two years’ proven catering experience

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Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

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Capable of working under pressure in an organised way

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

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

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Ability to work as part of a team

Nursery Cook – Key Responsibilities

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In consultation with the Nursery Manager to be responsible for the preparation of weekly menus, catering for all children, in line with the food and drink policy.

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Ensure all meal planning and food ordering is in line with the agreed catering budgets.

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To ensure that all children with allergies are catered for in compliance with our allergies policy as well as maintaining the allergen file.

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To maintain adequate stores and food stuffs in appropriate storage conditions

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

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To clean and defrost the freezer as necessary.

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

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

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To undertake baking activities with children.

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To promote healthy eating with children and staff.

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To maintain high standards of personal hygiene and personal appearance in accordance with the Company’s hygiene policy

What we offer

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Permanent, part-time (28 hours per week between Monday and Thursday, 10am – 5.30pm with a 30 minute unpaid break).

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Christmas off – we close on all bank and public holidays and over Christmas!

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20 days holiday per annum rising to 25 plus all bank and public holidays.

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​£12.10 per hour

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Childcare discount for staff.

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Free uniform/whites.

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Easy parking.

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Company & staff events.

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Employer contributory pension scheme & company sick pay

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Employee Assistance Programme

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