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Nursery Cook

We are working with an independent children’s day nursery who are currently looking for a Nursery Cook for their nursery setting in Battersea.

The Nursery Cook will ideally have had previous experience working within a busy kitchen environment and catering for large numbers, special diets, and allergies. Experience cooking within an Early Years setting would also be desirable, however, this is not essential.

Nursery Cook - Position Details

Your role will include:

Preparing and cooking nutritionally balanced meals appropriate for under-fives

Overseeing menu planning, ensuring the children receive a healthy nutritionally balanced diet

Maintaining a safe, clean and healthy kitchen

Regulating kitchen stock control and collating food purchasing orders

Meeting health and safety and environmental health requirements at all times

You will ideally have:

A current Food Hygiene Certificate and First Aid Certificate

Sound knowledge of food allergies

Experience of cooking within childcare setting

Proven experience and ability to organise, plan and cook nutritionally balanced meals for different dietary needs

Knowledge and awareness of Health and Safety requirements

What you can expect:

A supportive and rewarding working environment

£12.75 - £14.50 per hour starting salary, negotiable

A range of employee benefits

Generous holiday allowance

To apply to this Nursery Managers position please submit your CV using the apply link