Nursery Cook/ Chef/ Kitchen manager

Banana Moon Tunbridge Wells is looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Nursery Cook. This is an exciting opportunity to join a happy nursery where we focus on encouraging children to be children, learning through fun and engaging play. You will be working with a dedicated team in a caring, family friendly, characterful and stimulating environment which is inviting to children, parents and staff.

As an early years employee you will benefit from Banana Moon brand training and a programme of continuous professional development supported by our head office quality and improvement team.

Job Purpose:

To ensure the preparation of a balanced, healthy nutritious and tasty diet for children, following the specifications set in Banana Moon seasonal recipes. Adhering to the Policies & Procedures of Banana Moon Day Nursery and in compliance with the Environmental Health-Food Safety, Health and Safety guidelines to contribute to ensuring highest possible Ofsted grading.

Requirements

Essential:

Food Hygiene Certificate Level 2 and 3
Full driving licence and car
Experience of implementing Health and Safety systems and hygienic practice
Knowledge & understanding of religious and cultural preferences and dietary choices of children/families
Knowledge & understanding of allergens
DBS enhanced disclosure within the child workforce sector

Desirable:

First Aid certificate
Experience of working within a commercial kitchen environment
Catering Qualifications
Experience of implementing allergy management systems
Experience of managing costs and wastage to run a financially astute menu
Past experience within the early years sector with an early years qualification

Benefits

Childcare
Company events
Company pension
Discounted or free food
Employee discount
Free parking
On-site parking

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