We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Camden to assist with the appointment of a Cook - Early Years, on a 2.5-month contract, highly likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.

Rate of Pay: £15.47 - £20.10 per hour

Hours Per Week :25.00

Summary:

We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Cook to join our Early Years team, providing healthy, balanced, and culturally inclusive meals for children and staff at the centre. The role involves planning menus, purchasing ingredients, preparing and cooking meals, and ensuring all dietary, cultural, and religious requirements are met. The Cook will also maintain the highest standards of food hygiene and safety, supervise kitchen staff, and contribute to creating a positive mealtime experience for all.

Responsibilities:

• Act as key holder for the kitchen, unlocking in the morning and ensuring all necessary equipment is switched on and ready.
• Plan, prepare, cook, and serve daily meals and snacks, accommodating all dietary, cultural, and religious needs.
• Order and manage food supplies, ensuring stock is used within sell-by dates and waste is minimised.
• Maintain strict hygiene and safety standards, including regular cleaning of kitchen equipment, storage areas, and work surfaces.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety and food hygiene regulations at all times.

Requirements:

• Food Hygiene Certificate.

Experience:

• Experience of preparing and cooking meals for children and staff which reflects the multi-ethnic community.
• Experience of providing a high standard of hygiene.
• Experience of the day-to-day supervision of kitchen staff.
• Experience of working to strict budgets and catering deadlines.

Please note:

• You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
• You should have right to work in U.K
• This role requires an Enhanced DBS

Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.

Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.

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