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We are looking to hire an experienced nursery cook who will work across all our 5 locations to cover the main nursery chefs when they are on annual/sick leave. The right candidate will be based in Tufnell Park and will require some childcare experience to cover in the classrooms when necessary. This is a full-time permanent position where the candidate will work half year in the kitchen and half in the classroom. As a Cook, you will be solely responsible for the day-to-day running of the kitchen. This will include the preparation of an entirely organic set menu plan (provided by the school) which consists of a morning snack (chopped fruit), preparation of lunch and an afternoon snack (varying from smoothies to sandwiches). As a Classroom Assistant, you will be working across all rooms where ages range from 6 months to 4 years. You will support the room leaders and team within the rooms, giving you great experience as a practitioner and enhancing your development.
Job Responsibility:
Maintaining high hygiene standards to ensure a safe working environment following Food Standard Agency/ Environmental Health guidelines
Prepare a balanced rotating menu considering the children's dietary and cultural requirements
Maintaining necessary kitchen procedures and records
To undertake any other reasonable catering duties as requested by the Nursery Manager
Ensure all crockery, cutlery and cooking utensils are washed following food safety guidelines
Ensure that all foods are ready at the specified time and correctly served
To implement and maintain the company’s equal opportunities policy, ensuring that children, parents and the staff team are valued, and practice is positive and non-discriminatory
Responsible for caring for the children, supervising their daily activities, and organising and preparing activities and materials
Requirements:
Experience preparing food for large numbers of children and or adults
Level 2 Food Hygiene certificate or above
Food Allergen Awareness
At least one year of childcare experience
Health & Safety and safeguarding practices
What we offer:
Sick pay
Training
Trip after ten years
Additional £1000 pay rise for staff who stay with us for two years and who have good performance