Kitchen Assistant
Job Type : Part Time, Part Time
Salary : £8.91 – £10/hour
Position: Kitchen Assistant
Salary Banding: £8.72 – £9.50 per hour (dependent on qualification/s and experience)
Hours: Part time / Permanent / Mon-Fri / 10 hours
Location: Otterbourne, Hampshire
We are currently recruiting for a passionate Kitchen Assistant to join our wonderful Otterbourne Day Nursery and Preschool working 10 hours a week.
The nursery is a 65 place nursery is proudly rated Ofsted ‘Good’.
As a Kitchen Assistant working with us, you can expect a competitive salary, excellent training and development as well as a caring and passionate place to work.
Purpose of Role:
To support the chef in the preparation and present age appropriate food to high standards in a clean, tidy, safe and pleasant environment. Work in partnership with the Cook, nursery team and parents at all times to support the nurseries care and education provision. Keep accurate records of supplies and report order requirements to the Chef. In the absence of the Chef, being responsible for the running of the kitchen.
This role requires working in collaboration with others and taking responsibility for working in line with regulatory requirements and BH policies and procedures
Key Tasks and Responsibilities:
Keep the kitchen in a clean and safe environment adhering to internal and external requirements
Encourage and model behaviour which is appropriate in a child environment being professional at all times
Ensure you meet the legal and company requirements for fire, safety, health & hygiene at all items and necessary paperwork is completed
Support the preparation and cooking enough age appropriate food for all the children on a daily basis with minimum wastage
Take responsibility to make sure all dietary requirements are catered for and clearly communicated to the teams
To respond appropriately to issues requiring confidentiality: for example being aware of personal information regarding children
Support, promote and implement policies and procedures
Fulfil their roles, responsibilities and legislation duty in relation to safeguarding children by ensure that they have read understood and implement the Safeguarding Policies and Procedures.
Ensure that they have completed Child Protection training every two years as set out in the Child Protection Policy and that this training impacts on their ability to safeguard the children in their care
Work in co-operation and partnership with the Chef, Nursery team and parents to encourage a healthy and nutritious diet
Support the Chef to ensure budgetary requirements are met
Use nominated suppliers and ensure all deliveries are accurate and record keeping is kept up to date
Support with other activities with the nursery events e.g. BBQ’s, Fetes, Staff meetings, children’s cookery clubs
To take reasonable care of yourself and others and to comply with company Health and Safety guidelines
Support the Chef and manager to work as a team to ensure a good or better inspection outcome
Understand the importance of keeping everyone safe and the part you play
Demonstrate a proactive approach using your initiative and showing resilience to take responsibility with a can do attitude.
In the absence of the Chef, be responsible for the safe running of the kitchen
Essential Experience:
Experience in any role which involves cooking in domestic or commercial property
Food Safety CIEH L2 or above or equivalent – this must be passed on day 1 in post
Sound Knowledge of COSHH
Experience Desirable:
Experience in any role that involved cooking for young children
Understanding of EHO process
Able to demonstrate a sound knowledge of managing different dietary requirement around food allergies.
Qualifications:
Food Safety CIEH L2 or above or equivalent – this must be passed on day 1 in post
Personal attributes:
Ability to work under pressure
Ability to communicate with both adults, children and parents
Ability to communicate clearly using a variety of techniques.
Ability to encourage team effort
We look forward to receiving your application
More Information
- Address Otterbourne, Hampshire
