Purpose of Post
To organise, cook and prepare a healthy balanced diet for children from birth to 5 years.
Key Areas
Provision of food
Hygiene, health and safety.
Responsible to: Nursery Manager/Deputy Manager
Main Duties
Budget holder for the provision of food and associated goods for the nursery and be responsible for the purchase of such provisions
Keep weekly accounts of such expenditure
Be responsible, in conjunction with the Manager, for planning healthy and balanced menus
Prepare meals according to individual dietary requirements where necessary
Ensure meals/snacks are safely prepared, nutritionally balanced, of good quality and appropriate in quantity following recommendations in Public Health England
Be clear about the regulations relating to allergies and provide adequate information to parents about the contents of meals provided
Co-ordinate serving the mid-day meal and snacks throughout the day
Wash-up crockery, cutlery and all equipment used to prepare meals
Be responsible for hygiene and risk assessment within the kitchen area, including all record keeping relevant to the post
Be responsible for food safety within the nursery including all safety checks relating to food storage and preparation
Maintain an agreed high standard of hygiene and cleanliness within the kitchen area.
Reasons for Joining Us
Inclusive and Supportive Work Environment: We foster a culture where every team member is valued and encouraged to contribute their unique talents.
Professional Growth: We provide continuous learning and development opportunities to help you advance your career in childcare and beyond.
Impactful Work: Be part of a team that shapes the future by nurturing the next generation of leaders, thinkers, and creators.
Get your birthday off: Here at Lots for Tots Childcare we love celebrating birthdays so we don’t think you should have to work on them!
Enjoy Team Building days: We offer a team building opportunities throughout the year
Reward Schemes: Here at Lots for Tots Childcare we love to celebrate the commitment and achievements of our staff, that’s why we run reward schemes such as employee of the month, absence reward scheme and the outstanding achievement award!
Referral Scheme: If you refer a family or employee to us, we offer a thank you in return!
Holidays: We all love a holiday! That’s why here at Lots for Tots we offer you 30 days holiday *closure at Christmas is used in this holiday allowance