Job Overview

We are a friendly, year-round preschool in Ashby that specializes in children and offers top-notch early childhood care and instruction. We are looking for a seasoned nursery cook to join our team and assist us in serving wholesome meals to kids ages 0–5.

Duties

• Make sure the meals you prepare and cook for up to 40 kids each day are wholesome, well-balanced, and kid-friendly.
• With weekly FareShare food deliveries, use your imagination to modify meals according to the ingredients that are available.
• Plan menus in conjunction with the chef from our second nursery location.
• Uphold strict guidelines for kitchen safety, cleanliness, and food hygiene.
• Keep track of food temps, cleaning plans, and efficient stock management.
• Attend to allergies and nutritional needs.
• Encourage the nursery staff to encourage a healthy diet.

Requirements

• Prior experience in a comparable kitchen or cooking position (preferably in a childcare, educational, or care context).
• A current certificate of food hygiene (Level 2 or higher).
• Comfortable cooking for big crowds (up to 40 kids).
• Early childhood education on nutrition, allergies, and food safety.
• Imaginative and flexible, particularly when utilising a variety of ingredients.
• Outstanding attention to detail and organisational abilities.

Desirable

• Experience working in an early childhood or nursery environment.
• Knowledge of the Eat Better, Start Better recommendations.

Extra Hours Available

We might be able to provide additional hours working directly with the children in the nursery rooms if you would like to work more than 15 hours a week.

Job Type: Permanent, Part-Time

Pay: £12.45–£13.00

What We Provide

• A cooperative team atmosphere
• Professional growth and training
• Possibility of improving the health and well-being of children
• Reduced nursery costs
• A uniform is supplied.

Work Location: On-site

How to Apply;

Interested and qualified candidates should:
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