Banana Moon Franchise
Day Nursery Cook 16 pound 48 pence per hour
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Plan and prepare nutritious, balanced meals and snacks in line with current nutritional guidelines (EYFS Nutrition Guidance) for young children
- Cater for children with allergies, food intolerances, cultural, religious, and medical dietary requirements
- Prepare meals from fresh ingredients where possible
- Maintain high standards of food hygiene and kitchen cleanliness in accordance with Food Standards Agency guidance and HACCP procedures
- Ensure all food is safely stored, labelled, and rotated using stock control procedures
- Monitor food temperatures and maintain accurate food safety records
- Order food supplies and kitchen consumables within the agreed budget
- Minimise food waste through effective planning and stock management
- Ensure the kitchen and food preparation areas remain clean, organised, and compliant with health and safety regulations
- Work closely with the Nursery Manager regarding menus, special dietary needs, and food budgets
- Support nursery events by preparing food for celebrations where appropriate
- Report any maintenance issues or health and safety concerns promptly
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Requirements
- Clear Enhanced DBS Certificate, registered on the DBS Update Service
- Previous experience working as a cook in a nursery, school, care, or catering environment is ideal but not essential
- Food Hygiene Certificate (Level 2 or above)
- Good understanding of food safety legislation and allergen management
- Proven experience of managing allergens/ intolerances and communicating this effectively.
- Knowledge of the statutory healthy eating guidelines for young children. (EYFS Nutrition Guidance)
- Excellent organisational and time management skills
- Ability to work independently and manage a busy kitchen
- Friendly, reliable, and enthusiastic approach
- Good communication skills
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Benefits
- Annual Midnight Moon nursery celebration event
- Training and development programme
- On-site parking.
- Nursery closed between Christmas and New Year.
- Mon-Fri weekday working (08:30 - 17:00) and closed on Bank Holidays.
- Generous salary
- Work in a staff team of friendly, happy people and wonderful children and families!
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