Dean Close Little Trees Nursery Celtic Springs, Newport are looking to recruit a qualified cook to join our friendly team.
You will either have experience of cooking for large groups of people or have gained a qualification in catering.
1. Do you have a passion for cooking?
2. Do you enjoy being around little children?
3. Do you thrive on sharing your delicious and nutritious dishes with those around you?
Duties will include:
- Organise, cook and prepare a healthy balanced snacks, midday hot lunch & afternoon tea for children aged 3 months -4 years
- To hold a Food Hygiene Level 2
- Ordering of all food provisions
- Keep accurate records of supplies and order replacements as needed within the nursery budget requirements.
- Keep the kitchen a clean and safe environment for the children in our care
- To maintain a high standard of cleanliness and food hygiene
- Take responsibility to make sure all dietary requirements are catered for and clearly communicated to teams.
What we can offer you?
* 30 days annual leave in the first 2 years employment (inclusive of Bank Holidays), increasing to 33 days annual leave.
*Paycare, a cash free health benefit that includes retail discounts
*Free lunch daily
* Up to 50% employee discount on childcare fees in our nurseries
* Free uniform
* Professional Development programme tailored to you and your development including the opportunity of undertaking an NVQ Level 3 whilst you work.
*Full time hours can be flexible to suit you, eg 8-4.30pm with 30 minutes lunch break, however our Nursery is only open Monday-Friday. Happy to discuss during interview.
Dean Close Foundation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
All positions will be subject to an enhanced DBS check
