Kidz day nursery

Nursery Cook

21/01/2025
part-time
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Deadline date:
£11 / hour

Job Description

Join our Kidz Family, as our New Nursery Cook hours approximately 9.30 – 13.30

Role Purpose

  • .To prepare, cook and present age appropriate food to high standards in a clean, tidy, safe and pleasant environment.
  • To ensure responsibility for the effective daily management of the nursery kitchen alongside the Nursery/Deputy Nursery Manager and to have a sound knowledge of all Company policies & procedures.
  • To support the Nursery/Deputy Nursery Manager to ensure that safeguarding procedures are followed in line with Local Authority and Company procedures.
  • To embrace, understand and promote Kidz Day Nursery and to understand the role you play as part of the team to provide high levels of care and education.
  • Work in partnership with the nursery team and parents at all times to support the nurseries’ care and education provision.
  • This role requires working in collaboration with others and taking responsibility for working in line with regulatory requirements and Kidz Day Nursery policies and procedures to develop the strength and reputation of the Company
  • Performance Requirements

Keep the kitchen a clean and safe environment for the children in our care.

  • Encourage and model behaviour which is age appropriate in a child environment being professional at all times.
  • To maintain a high standard of cleanliness and food hygiene.
  • To make sure you meet the legal and Company requirements for fire, safety, health and hygiene at all times and necessary paperwork is completed.
  • Take responsibility to make sure all dietary requirements are catered for and clearly communicated to teams.
  • To respond appropriately to issues regarding confidentiality; for example, being aware of personal information regarding children.
  • Support, promote and implement policies as appropriate in your job role.
  • Work in co-operation and partnership with the nursery team and parents to encourage a healthy and nutritious diet.
  • Use nominated suppliers and ensure all deliveries are accurate and paperwork is kept up to date.
  • Work with suppliers to promote best practice within the nursery by ensuring products and supplies are appropriate for a nursery environment.
  • To be responsible and lead on any inspections relating to the kitchen area E.g. Environmental Health.
  • To take reasonable care of yourself and others and to comply with the Company’s Health & Safety guidelines.
  • Promote the nursery to current parents and potential customers whenever possible.
  • 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 in this.
  • Demonstrate a proactive approach, using your initiative and showing resilience to take responsibility for getting tasks done.

Environments

  • To work alongside the Management Team to be responsible for Health & Safety Policies and Procedures at nursery.
  • To support the Management Team to ensure all paperwork is completed correctly.  Check premises daily and remove or action any potential hazards.
  • Raise any maintenance concerns to the Nursery Manager in due course and keep an ongoing record of this.
  • To ensure that you have an excellent understanding and have a working knowledge of all aspects of Health & Safety e.g. Risk Assessments, COSHH etc.
  • To promote good hygiene practices in the nursery and maintain high standards of cleanliness.

Sustainability

To support business decisions made by the Management Team to ensure sustainability is maintained.

  • To offer excellent levels of customer service to all visitors.
  • To prepare and cook enough age appropriate food for all children on a daily basis with minimum wastage.
  • Ensure the budgetary requirements are met.

General

  • Abide by Kidz Day Nursery Nursery Code of Conduct and all other Policies and Procedures at all times, maintaining a professional approach, behaviour and confidentiality at all times.
  • Act as a representative of your nursery and the Company, promoting a professional image at all times.
  • To have awareness of any legislation relating to your role.
  • Show a willingness to undertake additional roles to meet the needs of the nursery, children and colleagues.
  • Keep your job knowledge up to date through Company and external training, showing a commitment to professional development.
  • Any other duties as required by the Nursery Manager within the scope and spirit of the role.
  • To work in the nursery alongside the practitioners and with the children ,promoting heathy eating and cooking in our New Kidz Cookery club.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: From £11.44 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 20 per week

Benefits:

  • Company pension

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday
  • No weekends

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Nursery Cook
Expected start date: 03/02/2025

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Nursery cook

21/01/2025
full-time
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Deadline date:
£13 / hour

Job Description

Due to a change in circumstances we are looking for a cook to join our team at our Kids at heart team at our Knaresborough setting, Nidderdale nursery.

We require someone who can work Monday to Friday approximately 30 hours per week.

Duties will include preparing and cooking a hot lunch and high tea for the children. An understanding of dietary requirements is also needed to meet the needs of the children.

Knowledge and understanding of food ordering, and food hygiene is also needed to ensure the safe running of the kitchen.

Hours will be approximately 6 hours a day, this can be discussed at the interview stage, and we are open 51 weeks a year (closed Christmas week).

There is limited transport links so having transport would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

– prepare and cook meals following a 4 week rolling menu

-prepare meals that meet the dietary requirements of the children attending

-stock rotation and food ordering weekly using online ordering.

– ensuring the kitchen is kept to a high standard of cleanliness.

– Previous experience working in a kitchen environment would be beneficial

Please get in touch with head office if you would like any further information on 01423 862192 or email us at info@kidsatheart.co.uk

Kids at Heart acknowledges the duty of care to safeguard, protect and promote the welfare of children and is committed to ensuring safeguarding practice at all times. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure, along with other identity checks and satisfactory references.

It is a criminal offence to apply for this role if an applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity with children.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From £12.50 per hour

Expected hours: 30 per week

Benefits:

  • Employee discount
  • Free parking
  • On-site parking

Schedule:

  • Day shift
  • No weekends

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 24/01/2025
Reference ID: cook
Expected start date: 27/01/2025

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Nursery Cook

15/01/2025
full-time
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Deadline date:
£12 - £12 / hour

Job Description

JOIN OUR AWARD WINNING TEAM
Best Small Nursery Group 2024 – The National NMT Nursery Awards
Best Service Business 2024 – Biz X Awards
  • Are you an experienced a family-style cook looking to join a small and friendly nursery in Gildersome, Leeds?
  • Would you like to join a small nursery chain with a reputation for Outstanding childcare?
Get in touch!
Whilst experience in a commercial kitchen, like a school, nursery, or care home is desirable, this role is perfect for someone who is passionate about great food and considers themselves a fantastic home cook, looking for the opportunity to feed a bunch of extra hungry tummies each day.

Hours: 8am – 4.30pm Monday to Friday

When you apply, please submit a cover letter explaining why you are perfect for the role, which can be anything from years of cheffing experience or home, family cooking!

The Position

  • Delivering our Muddy Boots menu, full of interesting, healthy, and seasonal lunches and light teas
  • Catering for all the different dietary requirements and needs
  • Maintaining a high standard of cleanliness in the kitchen and associated stores.
  • Ordering all food and kitchen equipment, as well as maintaining monthly records for stock-taking purposes.
  • Adhering to the nursery policies and procedures

What we offer

At Muddy Boots Nurseries, we ensure our team receives a high level of pay and a vast set of benefits & perks. This includes:
  • An hourly rate £11.60 (21yrs+) – to be reviewed in early 2025
  • Additional holiday days for length of service
  • Staff discount towards childcare fees at Muddy Boots & our Out of School Clubs
  • Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption leave & shared parental leave
  • Paid personal training & development
  • Free lunches cooked by our in-house chef & free uniform
  • Free Car Parking & Uniform

About Muddy Boots Nursery

Since opening our doors in January 2012, with only a few team members and a handful of children, we have continually worked to build day nurseries with a strong family ethos and home-from-home feel, which have now been enjoyed by over 1000 families and counting.
Here is how we do it:
  • We focus on developing the uniqueness of every child: We work with every child’s constantly changing and unique interests to ensure their development is about them, not employing a one-size-fits-all approach
  • Our outstanding team builds strong relational bonds with our families, built on quality communication: This ensures our parents have the peace of mind to get on with their busy lives, knowing their child is with a team who know and love them
  • We focus on outdoor adventures, always: Muddy Boots isn’t just a name, it’s a daily way of life. We believe in as many outdoor adventures as possible and create amazing outdoor experiences to facilitate them
The name ‘Muddy Boots’ really sums up our whole ethos – to not be afraid to let children learn by getting muddy, exploring, going on adventures and getting out there and having a go! Children enjoy a wide range of activities both indoor and out, planned by a qualified and experienced staff team who genuinely love and care for all the children. Our aim is that every individual child thrives and flourishes into their unique selves in our positive, family-feel environment.

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Nursery Cook

07/01/2025
full-time
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£12 / hour

Job Description

Job Title: Nursery Cook

Location: Kidspace Nursery, 27 Church Drive, Markfield

Overview of Main Responsibilities and Duties

  • To prepare and cook healthy and nutritious meals and snacks, from approved Kidspace Nursery menu
  • To ensure all meals are ready at the correct times making sure company and setting deadlines and guidelines are met.
  • To maintain a high standard of hygiene in the kitchen.
  • To complete the weekly ordering of food
  • To maintain and clean kitchen equipment such as the oven and microwave.
  • To ensure good stock rotation in cupboards, fridges and freezers.
  • Keep accurate records of fridge and freezer temperatures.
  • Report any defective equipment which may need repairing to Management.
  • Ensuring correct temperature of food and correct storage of chilled food.
  • Maintain adequate stock levels of food.
  • To be aware of health and safety legislation which is relevant to the nursery kitchen.
  • Remove kitchen waste regularly, appropriately and hygienically.
  • Ensure food hygiene certificates are always up to date.
  • Ensure that the Safer Food, Better Business file is followed and kept up to date at all times.
  • To accurately complete Kidspace Nurseries paperwork in accordance with the company guidelines and setting guidelines.
  • To be involved in Environmental Health Inspections where you will aspire to achieve a ‘5’ grading.
  • To wear the Kidspace Nurseries uniform provided in accordance with the company uniform policy.
  • To report any accidents to management and ensure that any injuries are appropriately dealt with.
  • To ensure company all company confidentiality producers are adhered to and to maintain confidentiality at all times.
  • To ensure that all childcare team members, entering the kitchen, have received the correct training and are wearing the correct protective clothing.
  • To ensure that First Aid boxes in the kitchen are stocked and maintained.
  • To conduct themselves in a professional manner at all times.
  • To complete all training as identified by nursery management.
  • To ensure that the Kidspace Nurseries whistle blowing policy is followed and adhered to at all times.
  • To undertake any other duties which may reasonably be regarded as within the nature of your job role.

People Skills

  • The ability to work as part of a team
  • Must have excellent communication skills

Decision Making Skills

  • The initiative to escalate problems and incidents to management
  • To ability to resolve problems and act professionally

Person Specification:

Education and Qualifications

Essential: Educated to GCSE Level (or equivalent),

Desirable: Formal Qualification in Culinary Skills such as City & Guilds or NVQ,

CIEH Level 2 in Food Safety in Catering Qualification.

First Aid

(Food hygiene training can be given)

Experience and Track Record

Desirable: One year’s experience working in the hospitality industry.

Experience working as a Chef in a childcare setting.

But most importantly a passion for cooking healthy, balanced and colourful food that children will want to taste, explore and enjoy.

Personal Qualities

Essential: Self-motivated, ability to solve problems, approachable, creative, attention to detail, Flexible, dedicated, good allergen awareness, good personal hygiene, knowledge of portion control and experience with safer food better business.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From £11.50 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

Benefits:

  • Childcare
  • Company events
  • Company pension
  • Employee discount
  • Free parking

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Experience:

  • Kitchen experience: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 27/01/2025

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