Chubby Cheeks Nursery are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The Nursery is committed to the safeguarding of all children. As such, the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and will also be required to provide references from previous employers. This position is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities:
- To create and cook inspiring food for 35 children from 0-5 years old as well as staff
- Keep the kitchen a clean and safe environment adhering to internal and external requirements.
- Encourage and model behaviour which is appropriate in a child environment being professional at all times.
- Continually develop and create fun nutritional snacks and meals for children
- To make sure you meet the legal and company requirements for fire, safety, health & hygiene at all items and necessary paperwork is completed.
- Invested in reducing food wastage
- Take responsibility to make sure all dietary requirements are catered for and clearly communicated to the teams.
- Support, promote and implement policies and procedures.
- Work in cooperation with the Nursery team and parents to encourage a healthy and nutritious diet.
- Ensure that budgetary requirements are met, use nominated suppliers and ensure all deliveries are accurate and paperwork is kept up to date.
- Support with other activities with the nursery e.g. children’s cookery clubs.
- Ensure that all policies and procedures are in compliance with Environmental Health & Ofsted guidelines and that all relevant records are kept in line with Health and Safety and Food Hygiene Standards
Qualification/Experience
- Experience in any role which involves cooking in domestic or commercial property (Essential)
- Food Safety CIEH L2 or above or equivalent (Essential)
- Knowledge of Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH)
- Able to demonstrate a sound knowledge of managing different dietary requirement around food allergies (Essential)
- 12hrs Paediatric First Aid Certificate (Essential)
Benefits
- Work wear allowance
- Attendance Bonus
- Wellbeing Days
- Free lunch
- Personal development fund
- Childcare discount
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