TEMPORARY NURSERY COOK (URGENT)
| Posting date: | 16 September 2025 |
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| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 16 October 2025 |
| Location: | NW5 4LN |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | rooftops nursery |
| Job type: | Temporary |
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Summary
WE ARE URGENTLY LOOKING FOR A TEMPORARY COOK FOR A SMALL NURSERY (WITH POSSIBILITY TO BE A PERMANENT POSITION).
APPLICANTS MUST HAVE SOME COOKING EXPERIENCE. FOOD HYGIENE TRAINING IS NEEDED, WE CAN PROVIDE THE NECESSARY TRAINING.
MAIN DUTIES
• To be responsible for the day to day running and upkeep of the kitchen
• Ensuring all written notifications and monitoring guidance are completed daily
• Ensuring all areas of the kitchen are kept clean and free from contaminants
• Reporting any issues to the management immediately
• To prepare the daily meals as set out by the weekly menus
• To ensure that all aspects of the Health and Safety regulations are met and adhered to
• To ensure that the food and provisions are ordered weekly as per the menus, in consultation with the Manager
• To monitor stock rotation and ensure the provisions are stored and used appropriately
• To ensure that the kitchen environment is at all times clean and tidy, following cleaning guidelines completely, including cleaning around and under large appliances
• To monitor and record all fridge/freezer temperatures, daily food temperatures, and to ensure that all health and safety requirements are adhered to
• To meet with the Inspector and carry out annual Food Hygiene Inspection checks and to ensure all recommendations are met and carried out
• To support the nursery in providing a healthy menu and meet the differing dietary requirements of every child, ensuring that their environment meets in full the current registration requirements.
• To provide for the effective health care of the children of the nursery by ensuring the highest standards of care whilst preparing the meals.
• To ensure that you comply with Health and Safety, Fire Regulations and Food Safety requirements.
• To ensure you promote and nurture the reputation for good practice held by the nursery.
• To sit with and assist the children at lunch times providing a nurturing and exciting environment
• To ensure you promote and maintain the highest standards of care
• To help clear away after lunchtime (wipe down tables and sweep food off floor)
* To wash up and load dishwasher after mealtimes
WORKING HOURS ARE 15 HOURS PER WEEK MONDAY TO FRIDAY (10:30AM-1:30PM). THIS IS AN ALL YEAR ROUND POSITION.
THIS POST IS EXEMPT FROM THE REHABILITATION OF OFFENDERS ACT (1974) AND DOES REQUIRE AN ENHANCED DBS CHECK. APPLICANT MUST BE PREPARED TO DISCLOSE ANY CONVICTIONS THEY MAY HAVE AND ANY ORDER WHICH HAVE BEEN MADE AGAINST THEM.
THIS POST IS SUBJECT TO NECESSARY SATISFACTORY REFERENCE CHECKS
APPLICANTS MUST HAVE SOME COOKING EXPERIENCE. FOOD HYGIENE TRAINING IS NEEDED, WE CAN PROVIDE THE NECESSARY TRAINING.
MAIN DUTIES
• To be responsible for the day to day running and upkeep of the kitchen
• Ensuring all written notifications and monitoring guidance are completed daily
• Ensuring all areas of the kitchen are kept clean and free from contaminants
• Reporting any issues to the management immediately
• To prepare the daily meals as set out by the weekly menus
• To ensure that all aspects of the Health and Safety regulations are met and adhered to
• To ensure that the food and provisions are ordered weekly as per the menus, in consultation with the Manager
• To monitor stock rotation and ensure the provisions are stored and used appropriately
• To ensure that the kitchen environment is at all times clean and tidy, following cleaning guidelines completely, including cleaning around and under large appliances
• To monitor and record all fridge/freezer temperatures, daily food temperatures, and to ensure that all health and safety requirements are adhered to
• To meet with the Inspector and carry out annual Food Hygiene Inspection checks and to ensure all recommendations are met and carried out
• To support the nursery in providing a healthy menu and meet the differing dietary requirements of every child, ensuring that their environment meets in full the current registration requirements.
• To provide for the effective health care of the children of the nursery by ensuring the highest standards of care whilst preparing the meals.
• To ensure that you comply with Health and Safety, Fire Regulations and Food Safety requirements.
• To ensure you promote and nurture the reputation for good practice held by the nursery.
• To sit with and assist the children at lunch times providing a nurturing and exciting environment
• To ensure you promote and maintain the highest standards of care
• To help clear away after lunchtime (wipe down tables and sweep food off floor)
* To wash up and load dishwasher after mealtimes
WORKING HOURS ARE 15 HOURS PER WEEK MONDAY TO FRIDAY (10:30AM-1:30PM). THIS IS AN ALL YEAR ROUND POSITION.
THIS POST IS EXEMPT FROM THE REHABILITATION OF OFFENDERS ACT (1974) AND DOES REQUIRE AN ENHANCED DBS CHECK. APPLICANT MUST BE PREPARED TO DISCLOSE ANY CONVICTIONS THEY MAY HAVE AND ANY ORDER WHICH HAVE BEEN MADE AGAINST THEM.
THIS POST IS SUBJECT TO NECESSARY SATISFACTORY REFERENCE CHECKS