Sawston Nursery is a non profit making charitable organisation where our team of dedicated staff support children's learning and development from 3 months to 4 years.
In January 2024, our OUTSTANDING OFSTED Inspection states, 'Practitioners are highly motivated, and the well-being of staff is of high priority to the leadership team. Practitioners are enthusiastic, positive and they are valued. They are excellent role models, giving children the best possible environment to learn and develop in.
This exciting new role is available in kitchen for the successful candidate on a part time, permanent basis. We are flexible with the start date, but would prefer someone who can join us as soon as possible.
If you feel you are suitable for the role, we would like to hear from you today!The working hours for this role are 9.15am - 12.45pm, Monday - Friday, all year round.
This is not a term time only post.
Job Description

• To support the Cook in maintaining basic hygiene and kitchen cleanliness in in line with the Safer Food, Better Business Scheme as required by the Environmental Health Department.
• Daily cleaning schedule to be followed.
• Support with the stock rotation in the kitchen.
• To be responsible for the cleaning up of leftover food, washing dishes and using the dishwasher.
• To stack and sort clean dishes and cutlery, leaving the kitchen in a clean and tidy manner.
• To support the cook in the preparation and serving of snack, and lunch for the children across the nursery.
• MUST have an understanding of the importance and preparation of special dietary requirements for children.
• You will be responsible for stepping into the Cook's role in her absence, preparing and cooking meals, organising all operations in the kitchen, and working some longer hours to cover the shift pattern to compete all the necessary tasks.
• In the absence of the Cook, you will be responsible for the ordering of stock. For example, online shopping.
• Prepared to take on any other relevant duties determined by the employer from time to time.
• Be prepared to attend training to further develop skills and knowledge for the role.
• Be an effective team player and be able to use your initiative.
• Catering experience is required for this role.

In return, we can offer free parking, a uniform, a competitive salary dependent on experience and the opportunity to develop your knowledge further within a skilled working environment.
Sawston Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
If you feel you are a suitable candidate for the above role please do not hesitate to contact
Tina today on 01223 472018
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From £11.79 per hour
Expected hours: 17.5 per week
Benefits:

• Bereavement leave
• Childcare
• Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Employee mentoring programme
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Experience:

• Kitchen: 1 year (required)

Language:

• English (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person
Expected start date: 28/10/2024