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Nursery Cook

Flow Sports Personnel Ltd

Liverpool City Region, Storeton

On-site

GBP 18,000 - 26,000

30+ days ago

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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Nursery Cook to create healthy and nutritious meals for children. This role involves menu planning, ensuring food safety, and promoting healthy eating habits. The ideal candidate will have a passion for cooking, experience in catering, and the ability to work well under pressure. Join a nurturing environment where your culinary skills will contribute to the well-being of young children. If you are enthusiastic about food and enjoy working in a team, this position offers a fulfilling opportunity to make a positive impact on children's lives.

Qualifications

  • Minimum two years' catering experience required.
  • Must hold a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare weekly menus in consultation with the Nursery Manager.
  • Ensure compliance with food safety regulations and allergen policies.
  • Promote healthy eating among children.

Skills

Catering Experience

Food Hygiene

Teamwork

Pressure Management

Food Preparation for Dietary Needs

Education

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Working Monday - Friday shifts are 8am - 1pm. 25 Hours per week.


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


Nursery Cook - Qualifications & Experience
  1. Minimum two years' proven catering experience.
  2. Basic Food Hygiene Certificate.
  3. Capable of working under pressure in an organised way.
  4. Knowledge of food preparation for special dietary needs, i.e. vegetarian, cultural.
  5. Ability to work with children in preparing simple snacks and baking preparation.
  6. Ability to work as part of a team.
Nursery Cook - Key Responsibilities
  1. In consultation with the Nursery Manager, responsible for the preparation of weekly menus, catering for all children, in line with the food and drink policy.
  2. Ensure all meal planning and food ordering is in line with the agreed catering budgets.
  3. Ensure that all children with allergies are catered for in compliance with our allergies policy as well as maintaining the allergen file.
  4. Maintain adequate stores and food stuffs in appropriate storage conditions.
  5. Ensure the kitchen and kitchen equipment are kept clean and tidy.
  6. Clean and defrost the freezer as necessary.
  7. Observe high standards of food hygiene during the preparation, cooking, and serving of all foods.
  8. Maintain the Safer Food, Better Business documentation on a daily basis to comply with food safety management procedures and food hygiene regulations.
  9. Undertake baking activities with children.
  10. Promote healthy eating with children and staff.
  11. Maintain high standards of personal hygiene and personal appearance in accordance with the Company's hygiene policy.
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