Job Description - Cook
The position of cook encompasses the safety and welfare of all the children and staff within Little Acorns.
Specific duties include:
1. Comply to safeguarding measures to ensure the wellbeing of all the children in line with EYFS and nursery policies.
2. Maintain the Safer Food Better Business records and adhere to the regulations in relation to the kitchen and food purchase, storage, preparation, and serving.
3. Record temperatures, problems, and cleaning in Safer Food Better Business.
4. Regular check of probe accuracy and record these tests.
5. Identify suitable and nutritious meals and create menus for summer and winter use for both babies and older children.
6. Ensure the hygienic production of meals and snacks as agreed with the nursery management.
7. Ensure items are used in date order (oldest first), before expiry date, and replaced as necessary.
8. Provide nutritious appealing meals that meet the dietary requirements of the children.
9. Be aware of any food allergies and ensure these allergens are not given.
10. Tidy and clean away after meals and snacks.
11. Wash utensils, crockery, and cutlery after meals and snacks, checking they are clean when put away.
12. Load, empty, clean, and maintain the dishwasher.
13. Keep the kitchen area clean and tidy at all times, emptying the bin when appropriate.
14. Handle laundry – loading, laundry, unloading, and putting away laundry.
15. Prepare the weekly shopping list, ensuring items are replaced as necessary and only ordering necessary items.
16. Ensure cleanliness of the cooker, fridge, freezers, microwave, surfaces, and cupboards.
17. Use equipment as per manufacturer’s instructions.
18. Monitor the condition of kitchen items; request replacements or repairs as appropriate.
19. Ensure stock of washing-up liquid, washing powder, salt, dishwasher tablets, and probe wipes etc. is sufficient.
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: £11.44-£12.50 per hour
Benefits:
* Childcare
* On-site parking
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
Experience:
* Chef: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
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