Reports to Nursery Manager

Job Summary

To be responsible for preparing snack, lunch and tea for all children in the nursery, adhering to agreed menus and maintaining high levels of cleanliness in all aspects of work. 

Key Responsibilities

• In consultation with the Nursery Manager be responsible for the preparation of weekly menus, catering for all children, in line with the food and drink policy.
• Ensure all meal planning and food ordering is in line with the agreed catering budgets.
• To ensure that all children with allergies are catered for in compliance with our allergies policy as well as maintaining the allergen file.
• To maintain adequate stores and food stuffs in appropriate storage conditions.
• To ensure the kitchen and all kitchen equipment is kept clean and tidy.
• To clean and defrost fridge and freezer as necessary.
• To observe high standards of food hygiene during the preparation, cooking and serving of all foods.
• Maintain the Safer Food, Better Business documentation on a daily basis to comply with food safety management procedures and food hygiene regulations.
• To undertake baking activities with the children.
• To promote healthy eating with the children and staff.
• To maintain high standards of personal hygiene and personal appearance in accordance with the Company’s hygiene policy. 
• Adhere to the company procedures including attendance at meetings, preparation of reports and any other duties as required from time to time.
• Ensure the company’s Equal Opportunities Policy is adhered to at all times.
• Undertake any other duties as reasonably requested by management.

Essential Criteria 

• Minimum two years’ proven catering experience 
• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate 
• Capable of working under pressure in an organised way 
• Ability to work as part of a team 
• Allergen training 
• Clear to work with children and young people (DBS)

Knowledge 

• Knowledge and understanding of Equal Opportunities 
• First Aid Certificate 
  
  

Skills and Ability 

• Good communication skills both written and verbal in English
• Ability to develop effective relationships with other members of staff 
  
  

Desirable Criteria 

• A recognised Catering Qualification 
• Experience of working in a childcare environment 
• Knowledge of food preparation for special dietary needs i.e. vegetarian, cultural 
• Ability to work with children in preparing simple snacks and baking preparation