*Monday to Friday 7:30am- 4:30pm *

Interested in this role You can find all the relevant information in the description below. *Cooking for 60 children. 15 babies, 15 toddlers, 30 preschoolers.* *SCOPE OF POSITION* * To independently manage all aspects of the kitchen to ensure children receive healthy, balanced and nutritious meals and snacks during the day. * To independently manage ordering, recipe development and service of food in a timely manner. *KEY RESPONSIBILITIES OPERATIONAL* * Prepare and cook: All meals prepared from scratch using fresh ingredients delivering to the nursery’s daily timetable. * Dietary Requirements: Ensure all dietary requirements and allergies are appropriately catered for. * Placing Orders & Budgets: Full responsibility for preparing and placing food orders weekly and to budget. * Develop Menus: Work with the Head and Director to plan and implement a range of delicious menus and weaning plans. * Sourcing Ingredients: Work with the Head and Director when sourcing new ingredients to ensure they meet the Nursery’s quality standards. * Event Food: Prepare food for Nursery events taking place on and off site. * Quality Control: Check quality of food delivered to ensure high standards are met. *HEALTH AND SAFETY* * Ensure high standards of safety, hygiene and cleanliness are maintained at all times. * Ensure all staff entering the kitchen follow health and hygiene procedures. * Lead annual food hygiene inspections, maintaining 5 stars. * Keep detailed records of food temperatures, fridge and freezer temperatures, cleaning records and any other records introduced by the management team. xehkeey * Report and record all accidents that occur in the kitchen. *PERSON SPECIFICATION* * Confident and happy to work solo

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