Cook Chef

Scattergoods Recruitment Agency are seeking a chef to join our team to cover a specific Nursery site near Merstham.

£16.50 per hour, paid weekly plus accrued holiday, the role would be employed through Scattergoods Agency Ltd, on a PAYE basis, with scope for the role to develop.

Working Hours:

Monday - Friday: 0800 - 1630 - There is some flexibility to shrink these hours slightly, providing that that key meal times (0900/1130/1500), are unaffected.

The role itself involves:

• Serving good quality food in a clean and welcoming environment placing the nursery children at the heart of the operation.
• Developing a professional relationship with the nursery manager and key staff.
• To know and understand children’s dietary requirements and all food allergens, ensuring all other team members are informed, trained and understand its importance.
• Remaining within agreed meal budget costs by maintaining recipes as per specification sheets.
• Ensure that the kitchen operates within all relevant legislation ensuring compliance with licensing, hygiene and health and safety legislation/guidelines.
• Ordering, storing, and stock control of all recipe items, ensuring minimum wastage.
• Contribute towards menu developments
• Playing a part in the wider F&B team by operationally supporting key events throughout the year.
• Train other team members to be proficient in the nursery cooking and food service provision so all periods of leave are adequately covered.
• Ensure all Health and Safety policies are adhered to and contribute to conducting risk assessments and audits for your areas of work.