• Exeter, UK
• Posted 2 hours ago
• £12.21 GBP / Hour
  Happy Days Nursery in Exeter is seeking a Kitchen Assistant, working 20 hours per week to join our friendly staff team.

As a kitchen assistant you will be working 20 hours per week Monday to Friday alongside our nursery cook. You will ensure all meals are prepared in accordance with the weekly menus, catering for all children and where appropriate provide alternatives to children with any special dietary needs.
Through effective working practices and essential record keeping, you will ensure that all food preparation complies with health regulations and guidelines and that all monthly records are consistently kept up to date.
Once the nutritious meals have been prepared and cooked, you will be responsible for assisting the cook in safely delivering the food to each individual nursery room, ensuring effective communication regarding allergies and special dietary requirements, and to ensure that the kitchen and all equipment is kept clean and tidy including washing up after each service.
At times our children will take part in cooking activities as part of our “Let’s Cook” programme, you will assist in the participation and preparation of these activities when needed and develop good working relationships with the wider staff team.
In circumstances where the nursery cook is absent, you will be responsible for over taking on the duties of cooking for the nursery and ensuring the smooth running of the day.