Nursery Chef

Position: Nursery Chef

Salary Banding: GBP9.00 - 12.00 an hour (dependent on qualification/s and experience)

Hours: Full time / Permanent / Mon-Fri / 40 hours

Location: Annandale Early Leaning and Childcare

This nursery is a 59 place setting located in Leith, Edinburgh, it is only a 10 minute walk from Waverley Station, with local bus routes nearby.

PURPOSE OF ROLE:

To prepare, cook and present age appropriate food to high standards in a clean, tidy, safe and pleasant environment. Work in partnership with the nursery team and parents at all times to support the nurseries care and education provision. Keep accurate records of supplies and order replacements as needed within the nursery budget requirements.
This role requires working in collaboration with others and taking responsibility for working in line with regulatory requirements and BH policies and procedures.

KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Keep the kitchen a clean and safe environment adhering to internal and external requirements

* Encourage and model behaviour which is appropriate in a child environment being professional at all times

* To make sure you meet the legal and company requirements for fire, safety, health & hygiene at all items and necessary paperwork is completed

* To prepare and cook enough age appropriate food for all the children on a daily basis with minimum wastage

* Take responsibility to make sure all dietary requirements are catered for and clearly communicated to the teams

* To respond appropriately to issues requiring confidentiality: for example being aware of personal information regarding children

* Support, promote and implement policies and procedures

* Work in co-operation and partnership with the Nursery team and parents to encourage a healthy and nutritious diet

* Ensure that budgetary requirements are met

* Use nominated suppliers and ensure all deliveries are accurate and paperwork is kept up to date

* Support with other activities with the nursery e.g. BBQ's, Fetes, Staff meetings, children's cookery clubs

* To take reasonable care of yourself and others and to comply with company Health and Safety guidelines

* Support the manager and work as a team to ensure a good or better inspection outcome

* Understand the importance of keeping everyone safe and the part you play

* Demonstrate a proactive approach using your initiative and showing resilience to take responsibility for getting things done

EXPERIENCE (ESSENTIAL):

* Experience in any role which involves cooking in domestic or commercial property

EXPERIENCE (DESIRABLE):

* Experience in any role that involved cooking for young children

KNOWLEDGE (ESSENTIAL):

* Sound Knowledge of COSHH

* Able to demonstrate a sound knowledge of managing different dietary requirement around food allergies

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES (ESSENTIAL):

* Ability to communicate with both adults, children and parents

* Ability to communicate clearly using a variety of techniques. Ability to encourage team effort

QUALIFICATIONS ESSENTIAL:

* Food Safety CIEH L2 or above or equivalent - this must be passed on day 1 in post. (*Chef qualification*)