Nursery Cook Wanted - Rotherham, United Kingdom - Granby Nurseries ltd

Description

Job Title:
Nursery Cook

We are seeking an experienced and skilled Nursery Cook to join our team.

This position is part-time, offering 25 hours per week, and will play a crucial role in providing nutritious meals for children in our nursery.

As a Nursery Cook, you will be responsible for meal preparation, food hygiene, and catering to various food allergies and dietary restrictions.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and cook nutritious and wellbalanced meals for children, considering their dietary requirements and food allergies.
• Create menus that meet the nutritional needs of growing children and adhere to relevant guidelines.
• Maintain high standards of food hygiene and safety throughout the cooking process, following established procedures.
• Ensure proper storage, handling, and labelling of food items to prevent contamination and maintain freshness.
• Monitor and record temperature and quality control checks on a regular basis.
• Collaborate with the nursery staff to understand and accommodate any specific dietary needs or restrictions.
• Maintain an organized and clean kitchen environment, including regular cleaning and sanitization of utensils, equipment, and surfaces.
• Order and manage inventory of food supplies, ensuring efficient stock rotation and minimizing waste.
• Stay updated on food hygiene practices, allergens, and relevant regulations to ensure compliance.

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Cook or Chef, preferably in a nursery or childoriented setting.
• Strong knowledge of food hygiene practices, safety standards, and allergen management.
• Familiarity with planning and preparing meals for children, including adapting recipes to meet specific dietary needs.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize work effectively in a fastpaced environment.
• Excellent communication skills to interact with children, parents, and nursery staff.
• A positive attitude, patience, and creativity when working with children's food preferences.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.
• Basic computer skills for inventory management and recordkeeping purposes.
• Relevant certifications in food hygiene and allergen awareness are highly desirable.

If you are a passionate and experienced Cook with a keen interest in providing healthy and enjoyable meals to children, we would love to hear from you.

Join our nursery team and contribute to the well-being and development of young minds through nutritious and delicious food


Job Type:
Part-time

Part-time hours: 25 per week


Salary:
£10.52 per hour


Benefits:

• Childcare
• Company events
• Company pension
• Onsite parking

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Rotherham: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• What relevant cooking experience do you have?

Experience:

• Chef: 1 year (preferred)
• Cooking: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Food Hygiene Certificate (preferred)

Work Location:
In person