40 hours per week
Full Time, Permanent, All year round
£27,352.00 per annum
Totton Day Nursery, rated Good by Ofsted, is a purpose-built setting where the rooms are spacious with large feature windows. The beautiful playrooms are flooded with natural light and there are plenty of resources for the children.. Our outdoor spaces encourage children to be adventurous explorers, athletes, or gardeners, with quiet areas available for relaxation. Thanks to all-weather garden protection, we ensure every day is an outdoor day!
Our nursery is renowned for its exceptional apprentice program , where trainees receive high-quality training and the opportunity to progress within our Southampton nurseries . We are committed to developing future early years professionals and supporting career growth!
Our nursery is conveniently located on High Street in Totton , just a three-minute walk from the train station and close to major bus routes, making it easily accessible for commuters. Additionally we also offer free on-site parking for staff in our private car park.

AS NURSERY CHEF, YOU WILL:

Keep the kitchen a clean and safe environment, adhering to internal and external requirements; complete the Kitchen Hygiene Checklist each month, and ensure that the Cleaning Schedule is complete and adhered to, being regularly updated and displayed prominently in the kitchen
Ensure the highest levels of cleanliness and hygiene in the nursery and kitchen
The nursery staff will tell you each day of the numbers to cater for; prepare and cook enough age-appropriate food (cooked as near to the point of service as possible) for all the children on a daily basis, with minimum wastage
Take responsibility to make sure all dietary requirements are catered for and clearly communicated to the teams
Ensure that dietary requirements and personal care routines are adhered to at all times, including the robust measures around the Red, Amber and Green plate procedures
Work in co-operation and partnership with the Nursery team and parents to encourage a healthy and nutritious diet

Ensure that budgetary requirements are met through careful planning of all food orders

• Duties and responsibilities in this job description are not exhaustive or restrictive, changes and other duties relevant to this post may be added.

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