Puddle Jumpers Nursery in Wapping is looking for an experienced Nursery Cook who is a passionate foodie, hard-working and reliable.
Food and nutrition is a core part of our ethos and we passionately believe in promoting a healthy lifestyle across the nursery. We have worked with renowned Early Year’s Nutritionist Laura Matthews to create an inspiring and nutritionally balanced menu that you will need to follow. The ideal candidate will have previous experience working in a nursery kitchen and be comfortable with taking the lead to manage the kitchen and cook meals for the children. Our kitchen is airy and newly refurbished with the latest Commerical kitchen equipment.
The Role
- Prepare and cook all meals/snacks in line with our rolling menu whilst ensuring any dietary and allergy requirements and guidance around portion sizes are met
- Support weaning and cooking consistencies and textures for children from 6 months to 5 years
- To provide staff a balanced healthy lunch within budget and supporting the menu
- To maintain a high standard of hygiene at all times and to follow infection / cross contamination control procedures and maintain our Level 5 Hygiene Rating.
- Ensuring that all foods are ready at the specified time and correctly served
- Ensuring that the correct food is served to children with known allergies
- Manage the food ordering process ensuring the budget is adhered to
- Ensure the kitchen processes are compliant with Health and Safety and Environmental Health guidelines
- Ensure high standards for kitchen cleanliness and food hygiene are maintained at all times
- Ensuring that all documentation pertaining to the kitchen is current and can speak confidentially to inspectors on their yearly inspections
- The cook may be asked occasionally to work additional hours for nursery events
- Any other duties appropriate to the post as directed by the Nursery Manager and Nursery.
- You will work 7.30am to 4.30pm unless otherwise requested by management
Requirements for the Role
- Food & Hygiene qualification – L2 and above
- A professional catering qualification is desirable
- Proven experience with allergies and special dietary requirements is essential
- Have an understanding of children's nutritional needs, development stages and portion sizes
- Naturally passionate about healthy eating
- Have a ‘can do’ attitude
- Previous experience in both a commercial and nursery kitchen
Puddle Jumpers Nursery is an equal opportunities employer. We also are committed to safeguarding children, therefore all applicants will be carefully vetted and subject to reference and suitability checks, including DBS enhanced disclosure
Job Type: Permanent
Pay: Up to £28,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Employee discount
Experience:
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
