Chef

Job Description

Adhere to all company policies and procedures
• Provide a positive practice role model
• With support contribute to a high standard of quality within the nursery, including practice, environment and resources to meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage
• Ensure that equality of access and opportunity is provided to all children, parents, staff and visitors
• Ensure that all children are kept safe
• Notify Designated Officer of any safeguarding concerns
• Maintain a positive attitude at all times with children, parents, colleagues and visitors
• With support develop and maintain professional working relationships with colleagues, parents and carers
• Ensure confidentiality, where appropriate, is maintained
• Adhere to all health and safety policies and procedures and undertake a shared responsibility for cleanliness and health and safety throughout the nursery
• With support work as part of a team to ensure the company’s values are maintained
• To ensure all production, service and presentation of food is to the company’s standard
• To ensure the prompt service of all meals and snacks are to the company’s requirement
• To ensure all catering activities are carried out in-line with agreed budgets
• To ensure any comments regarding the catering operation – positive or negative are noted and acted upon
• To purchase all supplies through agreed nominated suppliers
• To follow up any supplier problems and report to nursery manager if not resolved
• To ensure special dietary procedures are followed
• Follow environmental services procedures and documentation
• Ensure all aspects of the “health and safety at work act” are complied with in operation, with specific reference to; safe working practices, hygiene practices, fire procedures and staff training
• Facilitate inspections by regulatory bodies and implement any recommendations
• Attend regular staff meetings and undertake training as required
• Undertake any other duties as reasonably requested by line manager