Children's Cook

CRA GROUP RECRUITMENT AND PAYROLL LTD

Job Location:

Worthing - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 5 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

3 Month Contract With A local Authority

Role Purpose

We are seeking a dedicated and reliable Childrens Cook to prepare nutritious balanced meals for the children within our care environment in Worthing. The role plays a vital part in ensuring our children receive healthy meals that meet dietary cultural and health requirements while maintaining the highest standards of hygiene and safety.

This position is within a social care non-qualified setting and requires an Enhanced DBS due to the responsibility of working in a child-focused environment.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare and cook daily meals and snacks in accordance with agreed menus.
Ensure meals meet required dietary allergen cultural and nutritional needs for children.
Adapt recipes as required for individual dietary requirements.

Maintain high standards of cleanliness and organisation within the kitchen area.
Ensure compliance with food hygiene legislation and internal procedures.
Conduct daily checks including fridge/freezer temperatures and food storage safety.
Manage stock rotation food labelling and safe food disposal.

Assist with meal planning to ensure nutritionally balanced menus suitable for children.
Contribute ideas for seasonal or themed meals and snacks.
Order and monitor stock levels within budget guidelines.

Ensure adherence to all safeguarding responsibilities while working in a childrens setting.
Hold and maintain an Enhanced DBS clearance.
Follow all health and safety guidelines including reporting hazards and incidents.

Work closely with childcare staff to understand childrens dietary needs.
Communicate any concerns regarding food allergies dietary changes or kitchen issues.
Support the wider team during mealtimes as needed.

Requirements

Experience working as a cook or catering assistant ideally in a school nursery care or childcare environment.
Knowledge of food hygiene standards (Level 2 or higher certificate desirable).
Understanding of dietary needs for children including allergens and intolerance management.
Strong awareness of health & safety and safeguarding in a child-focused environment.
Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.

3 Month Contract With A local AuthorityRole PurposeWe are seeking a dedicated and reliable Childrens Cook to prepare nutritious balanced meals for the children within our care environment in Worthing. The role plays a vital part in ensuring our children receive healthy meals that meet dietary cultur...

3 Month Contract With A local Authority

Role Purpose

This position is within a social care non-qualified setting and requires an Enhanced DBS due to the responsibility of working in a child-focused environment.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare and cook daily meals and snacks in accordance with agreed menus.
Ensure meals meet required dietary allergen cultural and nutritional needs for children.
Adapt recipes as required for individual dietary requirements.

Maintain high standards of cleanliness and organisation within the kitchen area.
Ensure compliance with food hygiene legislation and internal procedures.
Conduct daily checks including fridge/freezer temperatures and food storage safety.
Manage stock rotation food labelling and safe food disposal.

Assist with meal planning to ensure nutritionally balanced menus suitable for children.
Contribute ideas for seasonal or themed meals and snacks.
Order and monitor stock levels within budget guidelines.

Ensure adherence to all safeguarding responsibilities while working in a childrens setting.
Hold and maintain an Enhanced DBS clearance.
Follow all health and safety guidelines including reporting hazards and incidents.

Work closely with childcare staff to understand childrens dietary needs.
Communicate any concerns regarding food allergies dietary changes or kitchen issues.
Support the wider team during mealtimes as needed.

Requirements

Experience working as a cook or catering assistant ideally in a school nursery care or childcare environment.
Knowledge of food hygiene standards (Level 2 or higher certificate desirable).
Understanding of dietary needs for children including allergens and intolerance management.
Strong awareness of health & safety and safeguarding in a child-focused environment.
Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.