Nursery Cook/ Chef/ Kitchen manager
Banana Moon Tunbridge Wells is looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Nursery Cook. This is an exciting opportunity to join a happy nursery where we focus on encouraging children to be children, learning through fun and engaging play. You will be working with a dedicated team in a caring, family friendly, characterful and stimulating environment which is inviting to children, parents and staff.
As an early years employee you will benefit from Banana Moon brand training and a programme of continuous professional development supported by our head office quality and improvement team.
Job Purpose:
To ensure the preparation of a balanced, healthy nutritious and tasty diet for children, following the specifications set in Banana Moon seasonal recipes. Adhering to the Policies & Procedures of Banana Moon Day Nursery and in compliance with the Environmental Health-Food Safety, Health and Safety guidelines to contribute to ensuring highest possible Ofsted grading.
Requirements
Qualifications and experience required:
- Food Hygiene Certificate Level 2
- Experience of implementing Health and Safety systems and hygienic practice
- Knowledge & understanding of religious and cultural preferences and dietary choices of children/families
- Knowledge & understanding of allergens
- DBS enhanced disclosure within the child workforce sector
Desirable:
- First Aid certificate
- Experience of working within a commercial kitchen environment
- Catering Qualifications
- Experience of implementing allergy management systems
- Experience of managing costs and wastage to run a financially astute menu
- Past experience within the early years sector with an early years qualification
Benefits
What We Offer:
- Discounted childcare - because we know how important family is
- Yearly staff awards ceremony - your efforts won't go unnoticed
- Dinner provided at staff meetings - fuel up while we grow together
- Ongoing training and career development opportunities - we invest in you
- BUPA mental health support listening line - your wellbeing matters
- Free meals during shifts
- On-site / free parking - no stressful commutes
- A supportive, family-feel work environment where your work truly matters
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