Nursery Chef

Nursery Chef/Cook

Tomberries Nursery are looking for an experienced Nursery Cook to join their friendly Team. Tomberries Nursery Ltd is a small privately run nursery catering for around 50 children aged 12months-5 years old.

This is a Monday to Friday job role with Flexible Hours offered!

Full time: 8:00/8.30am to 5:00/5:30pm

Role of the Nursery Cook:

• Planning and preparation of food to provide meals in accordance with the menus and food policies
• Catering for all individual dietary and allergen requirements in line with nursery policies and procedures
• Maintaining the highest standards of Health and Safety apply to children, colleagues, parents and visitors, maintaining a safe and secure environment
• Ensure hygiene and cleanliness within the kitchen is of the highest standard in accordance with Environmental Health requirements and legislation
• Maintain necessary kitchen procedures and records in accordance with Environmental Health policies and processes
• To undertake future and refresher training as appropriate
• Responsible for budget control, storage and rotation of kitchen stock. Managing, co ordinating and executing weekly food orders online.
• To contribute to the team effort of the nursery and to attend staff meetings and social events as and when required
• Liaise with the nursery Manager on the ordering of necessary kitchen equipment and taking care of current equipment.
• To undertake any other reasonable catering duties as requested by the Nursery Manager and Directors.

Successful candidates for the Nursery Cook role should have:

• Previous experience working in catering
• Able to carry out online food orders and must show willingness to learn and to undertake further training
• Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate
• Some experience of working with young children
• Current First Aid at Work qualification
• A passion for nutritious and tasty food

Please send your CV as soon as possible to discuss the opportunity available and to arrange an interview for as soon as you are available

This position is subject to an Enhanced DBS Certificate and Early Years references

Tomberries Nursery Ltd is an Equal Opportunities Employer

Tomberries Nursery Ltd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.