NURSERY COOK

Job Description and Application

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Job Description:

Purpose of Post

1. To be responsible for the management of the nursery kitchen 
2. To organise, cook and prepare healthy balanced meals for children aged 3 months to 5 years in accordance with the nursery menus, food policies and individual dietary requirements
3. To give support to other personnel working in the Kitchen and be a good role model to the children.

Responsible to:

Nursery Manager /Officer in charge

Main Duties

• Planning and preparation of food to provide meals in accordance with Little Pumpkins  menus and food policies 
• Catering for all individual dietary requirements in line with parental guidance
• Maintaining the highest standards of Health and Safety apply to children,  colleagues, parents and visitors, maintaining a safe and secure environment
• Ensure hygiene and cleanliness within the kitchen is of the highest standard in accordance with Environmental Health requirements and legislation
• Maintain necessary kitchen procedures and records in accordance with Little Pumpkins Nursery and Environmental Health policies and processes
• To undertake future and refresher training as appropriate
• Responsible for control, storage and rotation of kitchen stock
• Order food on line with Little Pumpkins Nursery policies and within specified budget
• To contribute to the team effort of the nursery and to attend staff meetings and social events as and when required
• Liaise with the nursery Manager on the ordering of necessary kitchen Equipment
• To undertake any other reasonable catering duties as requested by the nursery Manager
• To keep completely confidential any information regarding the children, their families or other staff, which is acquired as part of the job 


• To undertake any other reasonable duties as directed by the Proprietor/ Nursery Manager in accordance with the nursery’s business plan/objectives 
• Support the nursery in fundraising, marketing & advertising through general administrative tasks. 
• Ensure when on leave staff are able to follow the nursery's daily kitchen routine 
• To use own initiative at all times.

Qualifications & Experience 

• Food and Hygiene Level 2 
• NVQ in Catering 

Skills and Abilities 

Essential Criteria 

• To communicate effectively through written and verbal communication 
• Respect all cultures of colleagues, children and families
• Ability to work individually and as part of a team
• Self-motivated and a positive attitude 
• Manage own time
• Control food budget
• Order the shopping
• Attention to detail
• The liking for children/babies and the ability to relate to them in a sensitive manner