Nursery Cook - Term Time Teachers : Job Details

Key Responsibilities:

• Planning, preparing, and cooking nutritious meals and snacks that meet the dietary needs of young children
• Ensuring all meals are balanced, healthy, and in line with nursery guidelines and food safety standards
• Accommodating children with specific dietary requirements, allergies, and food intolerance's
• Ensuring portion control and providing age-appropriate meals to support children's growth and development
• Maintaining high levels of cleanliness and hygiene in the kitchen at all times
• Managing kitchen stock, ordering fresh ingredients, and ensuring proper storage
• Adhering to all health, safety, and food hygiene regulations to ensure a safe and compliant working environment
• Serving food to students and staff in a friendly and efficient manner
• Maintaining cleanliness and hygiene in the kitchen and dining areas
• Assisting with setting up and packing away equipment
• Following all health and safety procedures, including food hygiene standards
• Working as part of a team to ensure smooth operations in school kitchens

Ideal Candidate:

• Previous experience in catering or a similar role is essential.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Flexibility to work on an ad-hoc basis, sometimes with short notice
• A commitment to maintaining high standards of food hygiene and safety
• Enhanced DBS check or willingness to undergo one (required) is also essential.
• Hold Level 2 or above in Catering / Food Hygiene or equivalent

Benefits:

• Competitive hourly pay + Weekly pay
• Flexible working schedule - ideal for those looking for work-life balance
• Opportunity to work in different nursery environments
• Join an agency with over 20 years of recruitment expertise and in-depth local knowledge.
• Benefit from the guidance and support of experienced consultants throughout your time with us.

If you're reliable, enthusiastic, and enjoy working in a school setting, we'd love to hear from you!

Term Time Teachers are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, therefore all applicants will be subject to a full face-to-face registration and an Enhanced DBS (Formerly known as CRB).*Alternatively, if this job is not for you then please still get in touch with us for other roles or refer it to a friend who might be interested in this role!*