cook
3 the last 207 days, recently 2023-06-12
Responsibility
- to keep written records of all food temperatures in line with environmental health regulations
- to ensure that the highest standards of hygiene and safety are observed & implemented at all times
- to manage the storage of food, ensuring proper rotation of stock, removal of boxes etc
Show more +27 - to involve the children in the preparation of some foods where appropriate, and discuss origins, growing, cooking of the food
- implement and work according to Cranbrook Day Nurseries policies & procedures
- to manage the kitchen and other catering stations in line with environmental health regulations
- to manage the catering budget
- to ensure HACCP’s processes are followed and recorded in all kitchen areas as required
- to ensure that all dietary requirements are known and adhered to, including allergies
- ensure that appropriate clothing, including head wear is worn at all times by yourself
- co-operate fully with statuary inspections and implement any recommendations as appropriate
- responsible for ensuring that the Food Policy is followed and that High Risk foods are not used in any recipes
- to feedback monthly to the Nursery Manager any changes or updates to the catering requirements
- ensure that all dietary requirements of children with allergies are adhered to
- design weekly menus for summer and winter in conjunction with Nursery Manager
- to complete annual Risk Assessments in the kitchen areas
- prepare lunch, tea and snacks
- prepare detailed recipes to go with the menus showing ingredients, method, and nutritional content
- perform any other additional responsibilities as requested by the Nursery Manager
- to ensure that all food cooked is heated to the correct temperature
- support the work and beliefs of Cranbrook Day Nurseries by helping to create an all-inclusive environment that promotes open & equal opportunities for children and adults
- communicating effectively in the wider team, and supporting staff in dietary including allergy information and substitutes for children
- to coordinate the serving of lunches, ensuring food is covered and served at the correct temperature
- to co-ordinate the serving of lunches, ensuring food is covered and served at the correct temperature
- order the food using fresh food suppliers as appropriate
- to clean the main kitchen after each service
- to clean main kitchen after each service
- receive deliveries and verify against delivery notes, ensuring freshness of merchandise and notifying suppliers and the Nursery Manager of any issues
- determine quantities to be cooked/produced considering the size of portions to be served
- ensure that correct food rotation is maintained in all fridges and freezers
Requirements
- minimum Level 2 in Food Hygiene, preferably level 3
- professional communication skills, both written and verbal
- actively supervises and motivates kitchen assistant
Show more +9 - organisation and leadership skills
- team player
- works well under pressure
- can effectively solve problems
- able to take direction
- good understanding of customer care
- A great advocate for Cranbrook Day Nurseries
- early Years Nutrition programme
- food hygiene
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