Nursery Cook

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Nursery Cook / Nursery Chef to join a well-established childcare provider operating a group of day nurseries delivering high-quality early years care and education. As a Nursery Cook / Nursery Chef, you will be responsible for preparing and cooking nutritious meals for children while maintaining excellent hygiene standards. This is a part-time role working 20 hours a week offering a salary of £13.50 per hour and benefits. You will be responsible for: ? Following national food safety guidelines to ensure all meals are prepared safely and hygienically. ? Catering for children's dietary requirements and allergies on a daily basis. ? Checking and rotating stock, monitoring sell-by dates, and ensuring correct food storage. ? Preparing balanced meals in line with weekly menu plans. ? Cooking food to the correct temperature and recording this in compliance with safety standards. ? Maintaining a clean and organised kitchen environment, following daily cleaning routines. ? Ensuring personal hygiene and wearing protective clothing to prevent contamination. ? Monitoring and ordering stock, including monthly checks of frozen and dry goods. ? Presenting food to encourage children's independence and appetising meal presentation. What we are looking for: ? Previously worked as a Nursery Cook, Nursery Chef, School Cook, School Chef, Chef, Cook or in a similar role. ? Ideally have experience working in nursery or childcare environment. ? Background working in a kitchen or similar catering environment. ? Ability to follow strict health and safety and food hygiene regulations. ? Awareness of dietary needs and ability to prepare meals that cater for allergies and preferences. ? Good organisational skills and attention to detail. ? A proactive, reliable, and friendly approach to work. This is a brilliant opportunity for someone passionate about cooking and childcare, apply today to join a nurturing and pro