Nursery Kitchen Assistant

Key Responsibilities

• You are able to follow the required menus and design dishes in reference to Monkey Puzzle’s food and drink policy under the guidance of the Nursery Chef
• You will ensure that all production, service and presentation of food is to the company’s standard under the guidance of the Nursery Chef
• You’ll be partially responsible for the catering budgets, kitchen health and safety, supplies purchasing, observance of dietary requirements, catering training and more under the guidance of the Nursery Chef
• You are able to work well within a team
• You always maintain a positive attitude with children, parents, colleagues and visitors
• You are creative and inspire learning as well as great at planning and organising
• You have a willingness to learn

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Experience in the hospitality industry

• Food and Hygiene safety certification Level 2
• Experience in planning a nutritionally balanced menu
• Experience of supporting children within a nursery setting
• Specific allergen management training/experience
• Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) certified
• Achieved and maintained a 5* EHO rating at a previous role
• Food standards qualifications such as Food hygiene certification or Culinary Skills NVQ
• Most of all, we’re looking for someone who has a passion for cooking, is friendly, enthusiastic, and able to have fun!