Nursery Cook - Whalley Range, United Kingdom - Honeybear Nursery Ltd

Honeybear Nursery Ltd

Verified Company

Whalley Range, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

beBee Recruiter

JOB PURPOSE:
To order, prepare and serve nutritionally balanced meals for all attending the nursery.

MAIN DUTIES:

To prepare and cook nutritionally balanced meals appropriate for under-fives in accordance with the nursery's nutritional guidance for the under-fives.
To contribute ideas to menu planning ensuring the children receive a healthy nutritionally balanced, multi-cultural diet.
To maintain a safe, clean and healthy kitchen environment
To regulate kitchen stock control and collate food purchasing orders as appropriate.
To maintain accurate records regarding temperature controls etc.
To meet health and safety and environmental health requirements at all times.
To liaise with nursery staff regarding children's specific dietary requirements.
To contribute to and attend his/her staff appraisal.
To attend any training events or staff/team meetings as identified by the Nursery Managers.
To ensure adherence to nursery's code of practice on confidentiality.
To keep up to date with current good practice.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential Criteria:_
A current Food Hygiene Certificate.
A current First Aid Certificate.
An awareness of food allergies.
Proven experience and ability to organise, plan and cook nutritionally balanced meals for babies and small children who have different dietary needs.
Knowledge and awareness of Health and Safety issues including COSHH.
The ability to use food preparation equipment and ensure the economic use of materials, equipment and energy.
The ability to order correct amounts of food and control kitchen stock.
Ability to work as part of a team and own initiative.
Ability to manage own time and prioritise tasks.
Good customer awareness.
Friendly, flexible approach.
Commitment to undertaking training and continued professional development.
Commitment to equal opportunities.