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Job Title : Nursery Chef Time Shift : 9.00am-5.00pm Holiday : 28 days (inc. 3 to be taken at Christmas) 3 to be taken on staff training days if necessary. Reporting to : Manager Purpose of the Job 1. To be responsible for planning weekly shopping list. 2. To be responsible in conjunction with the Manager for planning and reviewing the menus. 3. To prepare and serve the mid-morning snack, lunch time meal, afternoon snack and afternoon tea. 4. To wash up all equipment used after each meal and wash up all crockery and cutlery after children’s meals. 5. To ensure all dietary needs are catered for. 6. To ensure the kitchen and dining areas are kept to the highest standards of cleanliness and adhere to guidelines for Health and Hygiene set by the Government Health Authority. To adopt a daily and weekly cleaning routine. 7. To ensure all food is stored and prepared to standards set by the Environmental Health Authority. 8. To ensure all required paperwork is completed and kept up to date. 9. To be held accountable for the standard of the kitchen and preparation of the food and serving of food during all inspection processes. 10. Ensure clothing/overall is kept clean. 11. To support the ethos of the nursery. 12. To work as part of the nursery team. 13. Attend meetings and training when appropriate. 14. Nursery food policies and procedures are adhered to at all times. Personal Specification Skills and Abilities · Ability to prepare and cook food according to set regulations. · Ability to keep records and menus of all food provided within the nursery. · Ability to prepare and cook a variety of freshly prepared food. Experience and Knowledge · Understanding of a balanced nutritional menu for under 5’s. · Understanding of standards required by inspecting bodies. · 2 years plus experience needed in catering for schools/nurseries. Qualifications · Minimum Level 2 qualification in food and hygiene and willingness to take on further training. Special Requirements 1. Ability to keep kitchen area clean and tidy at all times. 2. Ability to prepare food for children with special dietary requirements. 3. To keep up-to-date on current thinking for children’s dietary needs in order to keep them fit and healthy. 4. Attend any training if required in own time. 5. To take annual leave when nursery closed for staff training. Reviews · Reviews will be held termly with the Manager or Deputy.

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