Job Title: Nursery Kitchen Assistant (Maida Vale)
Working hours: 8 hours, Monday-Friday (40 hours per week)
Contract: Permanent
Salary: 12.30 per hour
As the Kitchen Assistant, it is your responsibility to ensure that children are served their meals or snacks in a timely manner and to be reliable and detail-oriented cleaners to help maintain high hygiene standards in our nurseries.
Benefits:
- Training and development opportunities
- Supportive and friendly team environment
- The rewarding opportunity to work with children in a caring setting!
Kitchen Duties:
- Prepare all food items as directed in a sanitary and timely manner
- Operate standard kitchen equipment safely and efficiently
- Maintain a clean working station whilst adhering to health & safety standards
- Assist with the cleaning and organisation of kitchen and equipment
- Restock items as needed throughout the shift
- Adhere to all food hygiene & safety standards
- Recording food temperatures
- Communicate with the nursery practitioners regularly to ensure that each child s needs are met to the best of your knowledge, with particular attention to individual dietary requirements.
- You will also be responsible for clearing up after lunch service and preparing for the afternoon tea service.
Cleaning Duties:
- Clean and sanitize all areas of the kitchen/staff room area.
- Ensure floors are vacuumed, mopped, and free of debris.
- Empty bins and dispose of waste appropriately, following hygiene and recycling guidelines.
- Refill soap dispensers, paper towels, and other hygiene supplies.
- Follow nursery cleaning schedules and infection control policies.
- Help maintain a safe environment by reporting any maintenance issues or hazards.
- Provide occasional supervision support if needed (under staff guidance).
- Be friendly and approachable, fostering a warm and caring atmosphere for children.
Person Specification:
Essential:
- Previous experience in a cleaning or housekeeping role (preferably in a childcare setting)
- Understanding of hygiene and health & safety regulations.
- Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently.
- Friendly, professional and approachable, with a caring attitude towards children.
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Enhanced DBS check required (provided by the nursery)
- Uniform/PPE provided where applicable.
Job start date: ASAP
Job Types: Full-time, Temporary, Contract
Work Location: In person