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

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*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. xbpsjku
* Report and record all accidents that occur in the kitchen.
*PERSON SPECIFICATION*
* Confident and happy to work solo

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