Kitchen Assistant

Kitchen Assistant - Shooting Stars Nursery, Kings Norton, B30 3QJ

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

• 15 hours per week, Monday to Friday, the nursery is open 7.30am to 6pm all year round and is closed on Bank Holidays.

Salary

• Up to £12.21 p/h dependent on age/experience.

Experience

• Previous experience of cooking in a professional/commercial kitchen is essential.
• Experience of cooking in children's nurseries/schools is preferred.

Key Responsibilities

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.

Safeguarding commitment

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children within our care and expect all those employed by Shooting Stars Nurseries to share this commitment. All posts involve working with children and are therefore exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. You are required to declare any convictions that you may have, including those that would otherwise be regarded as 'spent' under this Act and all successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.