We have an excellent Monday to Friday role for an experienced Nursery Cook / Chef within a lovely nursery in Kennington, Oxford. There is one cook within the kitchen and is very much part of the nursery team. They have an unusual set-up in that the children and staff do a lot of cooking every day and contribute to the meals. It’s a lovely environment where you can expect a lot of input and collaboration from the kitchen team into the rooms’ cooking.
About the Nursery Our client is an independent children's nursery offering high quality full day child care and excellent pre-school education following Montessori philosophy. Founded by existing owners, they have been located in Kennington, just South of Oxford in England, since 1994 with facilities for up to 110 children. They offer day care all year round, not just school term time, opening at 8 a.m. through to 6 p.m.
About the role As Nursery Cook / chef your responsibilities are:
Creating a weekly vegetarian/ vegan menu
Preparing and cooking lunch and tea for up to 100 children and 20 staff (approx)
Serving lunch and tea
Clearing and tidying meals away
Washing tidying all dishes, utensils etc
Clearing and tidying kitchen
Wiping down cooker and all surfaces and splashbacks
Sweeping and mopping floors as needed
Key tasks
Planning weekly menus to include food for special needs (religious, medical and other)
Cooking all meals for children and staff and providing catering for special occasions as necessary (children’s concerts, open days, away days/ inset days)
Organising shopping list
Receiving shopping and putting away
Organising and rotating stock
Keeping fridges and freezers clean
Keeping all machines clean and in working order (using descaler and machine cleaner as recommended by manufacturer)
Keeping kitchen cupboards clean, inside and outside
Being responsible for paperwork requirements to meet Food and Hygiene Standards
Providing training for other kitchen staff (Assistant)
Any other kitchen duties as required
About you To be successful for the role of Nursery Cook / Chef, you need to:
Have a sound knowledge of vegetarian and vegan cooking
Have a sound judgement of quantities so as to keep leftovers to a minimum
Be able to incorporate leftovers into the menu as necessary
Keep mandatory training up to date – Food Hygiene/Allergies and Safeguarding and Prevent
Complete any training courses as set out by Small World
Keep up and implement any changes in Health and Safety regulations
Chef Skills and Qualifications:
NVQ Level 2 in Catering (minimum)
Level 2 course in Food Hygiene and Allergens (minimum); ideally Level 3 Food Safety and Hygiene
Strong organisational skills
Good communication
Team player
Creative flair
About the hours and rewards In the role of Nursery Cook / Chef, you will work Monday to Friday, generally 9am to 6pm. The Nursery is closed on Bank Holidays and over Christmas.
For the role of Chef, there is on offer:
A salary of £25,000 to £27,500 per annum depending on skills and experience
Holiday entitlement of 28 days per year, which include Bank Holidays and Christmas shutdown.
Parking on site
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You must have eligibility to work in the UK. Please note, only suitable applicants will be contacted. If your address and contact details are not on your CV, you will not be considered.
