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Purpose of the Job: To be responsible for the management of the nursery kitchen, organising, preparing and delivering nursery meals in accordance with the nursery menus, food policies and individual dietary requirements.
Main Duties:
* To plan and prepare food and to provide meals in accordance with Keren’s Nursery menus and food policies.
* To cater for all individual dietary requirements in line with parental guidance.
* To maintain the highest standards of Health and Safety apply to children, colleagues, parents and visitors, maintaining a safe and secure environment.
* To ensure hygiene and cleanliness within the kitchen is of the highest standard in accordance with Environmental Health requirements and legislation.
* To maintain necessary kitchen procedures and records in accordance with Keren’s Nursery and Environmental Health policies and procedures.
* To undertake future and refresher training as appropriate.
* To be responsible for control, storage and rotation of kitchen stock.
* To order food in line with Keren’s 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.
* To 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.
Person Specification:
* A satisfactory DBS check.
* Health clearance for the job.
* Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
* Ability to maintain high standards of cleanliness and maintain food preparation areas in good order.
* Ability to manage own workload and meet targets set.
* Willingness to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service.
* Knowledge of dietary requirements and eating habits of children.
* Knowledge and understanding of healthy eating, children’s health and the role of healthy diet in children’s development.
* Knowledge of health and safety issues and Environmental Health procedures.
* Knowledge of safeguarding issues and procedures.
Working Conditions:
Part-time: Monday to Friday 10am to 1:30pm,
Salary: £12.5/hour with the possibility to extend hours once we get more children.
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Part-time
* Industries
* Education
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