Kitchen assistant

Operational

• To follow Shooting Stars Nurseries Food Safety Policies and Procedures and to support the wider nursery team to ensure that these policies and procedures are adhered to
• To assist the cook to plan, prepare and serve a suitably balanced rotating menu, whilst considering nutritional guidelines, as well as Government initiatives and healthy eating campaigns
• Ensure that the nutritional needs of the children are met and that Food Safety Regulations are complied with.
• To assist the cook to maintain stock control procedures, and good stock rotation when unpacking and putting away orders
Health and Safety
• To carry out routine health and safety checks and risk assessments
• To maintain hygiene and cleaning standards at all times with regards to food hygiene and kitchen cleanliness, including the prompt removal of kitchen waste
General
• Undertake any other duties as reasonably requested by line management
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures with regards to safeguarding and other employment related policies (for example; social networking, mobile phone, etc)
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures and observe and where appropriate report upon other staff members' deliverance.
• Ensure the company's policies on diversity and equal opportunities are adhered to.
  
  We are looking for an experienced Kitchen Assistant to support & work alongside our nursery cook to ensure the preparation and service of a balanced and healthy diet for all children attending the setting.
• Working hours - 20 hours per week, Monday 9am-1pm & Tuesday to Friday 10am to 2pm
• Previous experience of cooking in a professional/commercial kitchen is essential.
• Experience of cooking in children's nurseries/schools is preferred, but not essential.
  
  Salary - upto £11.44 p/h dependent on age/experience.
• The nursery is open 7.30am to 6pm all year round and is closed on Bank Holidays.