Become a Valued Nursery Cook / Chef
Role: Nursery Cook / Chef
Location: Teddington TW11,
Hours: 40 hours per week
Salary: £27500 - £28000
Qualification: Cookery Qualification
Why join our client's Family?
You are an amazing Nursery Cook who has previous experience of being a lead chef or standalone cook managing a small kitchen and planning menus for the nursery.
Our Client believes that a well-cared for team results in well-cared for children. That is why they strive to offer their staff every opportunity to develop with us to reach their full potential.
The Role
Our client are looking for an experienced Nursery Cook who already has some experience as a Cook / Chef in a School, Nursery or Care home environment. You will be responsible for:
- Cooking for upto 70 children between the ages of 5 months to 5 years old on a daily basis.
- Ensuring all special dietary requirements are met daily and recorded;
- Working closely with the Manager and Nursery staff to set prepare daily menus.
- Maintaining stock rotation.
- Order plaining and budget control on a weekly basis.
- Keeping the kitchen area clean and tidy (including periodically deep cleaning) and ensuring Food Hygiene standards are maintained.
- Adhering to all Nursery policies and procedures.
Benefits
- Great career path and promotion prospects;
- Further Training.
- Discount on Childcare Fees
- Fun social events throughout the year and an annual Christmas party;
- Celebration of hard work - bonuses, vouchers and social events.
- Wellbeing Centre.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
What you will bring
- Experience as Cook or Chef;
- Strong knowledge of food hygiene, dietary controls and allergy controls.
- Excellent interpersonal skills;
- Self-motivation, innovation and a positive outlook;
- Good verbal and written communication skills;
- Strong planning and organisational skills;
- Lots of energy; and above all
- Good stock control and rotation skills;
- Experience of managing budget;
How to apply
If this sounds like your perfect position please apply via the link below.
An Enhanced DBS check and reference checks will be carried out prior to employment.