Cook

Reporting to the Chef of the assigned pre-school and working closely with the Kitchen Team, this position will be responsible for maintaining a high standard of cleanliness in the kitchen and to be responsible for the preparation and cooking of a well-balanced and nutritious children’s menu for morning snacks, lunch and afternoon snack.

Job Role & Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare a balanced rotating menu taking into account dietary and cultural requirements of children.

• Ensure food is hygienically stored and food storage areas are kept clean.

• Ordering stock in line with requirements, keeping accounts and budget control.

• Maintaining correct stock levels, ensuring stock rotation and ensuring all stock is clearly labeled to include expiry dates.

• Ensure that high standards of hygiene and safety are maintained at all times in the kitchen through daily cleaning and monitoring of kitchen equipments

• Ensure all crockery and utensils are washed using the dishwasher as appropriate.

• Maintaining freezers and refrigerators at correct temperature.

• Adhere to the Food and Nutrition Guidelines during the preparation, cooking and serving of all food.

• Ensuring the effective and regular removal of waste materials to be designated waste store.

• Ensure all catering related accidents are reported immediately to the chef and all appropriate documentation is completed

Job Requirements:

• Candidate must possess at least a Professional Certificate/NITEC, Food & Beverage Services Management or equivalent.

• Must have at least 2 years of relevant cooking experience, preferably in pre-school or childcare setting

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Able to work well independently as well as within a team