Nursery Cook
| Posting date: | 05 April 2024 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 05 May 2024 |
| Location: | Cleckheaton, West Yorkshire |
| Company: | Stepping Stones Nurseries Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | GMCook |
Summary
We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our highly regarded Stepping Stones Day Nursery Team in Gomersal as a Nursery Cook.
At Stepping Stones Day Nursery we offer a social environment to work in, we believe it’s not just a job, we offer a career path full of opportunities and we recognise the effort our teams go to and strive for the highest standards of childcare in all of our settings.
What We Offer
• Welcome bonus
• Competitive salary and pension scheme
• High quality training and development
• Holiday loyalty scheme
• Employee well-being programme
• Discounted childcare
• Team events
• Service recognition awards
• Staff treats
• A wonderful team to work with everyday!
• Refer a friend bonus
Key Responsibilities
• Take responsibility for the cleanliness of the kitchen and maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in preparation and storage areas at all times.
• Complete all online food ordering and communicate any cleaning and catering equipment requirements to the Nursery Manager.
• Ensure that food ordering is kept within nursery budget, portion control is well managed and food wastage is minimised.
• Assist with preparing the nursery menus, which should be updated according to season and provide a balanced and varied diet for the children.
• Keep records of food served, cleaning done, fridge and freezer and food temperatures and be conversant and up to date with the current Health & Safety regulations / legislation relating to food hygiene in the kitchen.
• Prepare all snacks and lunches on schedule for the designated serving times.
• Ensure that all food is prepared and ready for tea times before leaving for the day.
• Be aware of and ensure that the dietary requirements of all children are understood, and meals prepared in accordance with these.
• Cook all food from fresh and in line with the nursery nutrition policy and procedures.
• Be aware of and comply with all company policies and procedures.
Qualifications and Educational Requirements
• Food hygiene certificate (paid for by the nursery)
• Willing to undertake relevant training where required.
If you are successful with your application, you will be required to complete a DBS Enhanced Application or present a current DBS Certificate that has been registered to the DBS Subscription Update Service.
At Stepping Stones Day Nursery we offer a social environment to work in, we believe it’s not just a job, we offer a career path full of opportunities and we recognise the effort our teams go to and strive for the highest standards of childcare in all of our settings.
What We Offer
• Welcome bonus
• Competitive salary and pension scheme
• High quality training and development
• Holiday loyalty scheme
• Employee well-being programme
• Discounted childcare
• Team events
• Service recognition awards
• Staff treats
• A wonderful team to work with everyday!
• Refer a friend bonus
Key Responsibilities
• Take responsibility for the cleanliness of the kitchen and maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in preparation and storage areas at all times.
• Complete all online food ordering and communicate any cleaning and catering equipment requirements to the Nursery Manager.
• Ensure that food ordering is kept within nursery budget, portion control is well managed and food wastage is minimised.
• Assist with preparing the nursery menus, which should be updated according to season and provide a balanced and varied diet for the children.
• Keep records of food served, cleaning done, fridge and freezer and food temperatures and be conversant and up to date with the current Health & Safety regulations / legislation relating to food hygiene in the kitchen.
• Prepare all snacks and lunches on schedule for the designated serving times.
• Ensure that all food is prepared and ready for tea times before leaving for the day.
• Be aware of and ensure that the dietary requirements of all children are understood, and meals prepared in accordance with these.
• Cook all food from fresh and in line with the nursery nutrition policy and procedures.
• Be aware of and comply with all company policies and procedures.
Qualifications and Educational Requirements
• Food hygiene certificate (paid for by the nursery)
• Willing to undertake relevant training where required.
If you are successful with your application, you will be required to complete a DBS Enhanced Application or present a current DBS Certificate that has been registered to the DBS Subscription Update Service.