Nursery Chef

To take sole responsibility for the cleanliness of the kitchen, including but not exclusive to floors, surfaces, cupboards, fridges, freezers and oven, including the utility room and downstairs toilet.
- To hold a minimum of level 2 Food Hygiene certificate or similar.
- To ensure that all food online ordering is completed by Friday afternoon and be responsible for all food and cleaning equipment ordering.
- To ensure that food ordering is kept within nursery budget and there is no food wastage.
- To prepare a 4-week rolling menu, which should be updated according to season and availability of produce and provide a balanced and varied diet for the children.
- To keep records of food served, cleaning done, fridge and freezer and food temperatures.
- To prepare all snacks and lunches and serve.
- To ensure that all food is prepared and ready for days off, including after school club if applicable.
- To ensure that the dietary requirements of all children is known and understood. Liaison with room leaders is essential for this.
- All food is to be cooked from fresh.
- To ensure that all records are kept up to date including but not exclusive to daily menu sheets, food hygiene record book, fridge and freezer temperature records, food probe temperatures. In addition, be responsible for monitoring and controlling food and household goods.
- To liaise with management on a regular basis regarding any food issues.
- To help ensure that the nursery meets safety and Hygiene requirements and to report any issues to a senior member of staff.
- To ensure Food Safety certificate and other relevant training is kept up-to-date.