Nursery Housekeeper/Kitchen Assistant

Overview

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This dual-role position is essential in maintaining high standards of hygiene across the nursery and supporting the Chef with meal service. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring a clean and well-maintained environment for children and staff while also performing kitchen duties.

Responsibilities

Housekeeping Duties:

• Ensure all nursery areas, including playrooms, bathrooms, staff rooms, and communal spaces, are cleaned to the highest standard.
• Carry out daily cleaning tasks such as vacuuming, mopping, dusting, and sanitising surfaces.
• Clean and disinfect high-touch areas and equipment in line with nursery policies.
• Manage laundry duties, including washing and drying nursery towels, cleaning cloths and stocking them.
• Ensure that all toilets are regularly cleaned, well-stocked with essential supplies (toilet paper, soap, paper towels), and maintained throughout the day.
• Monitor cleaning supplies and notify management when stock replenishment is needed.
• Adhere to all health and safety regulations, ensuring a hygienic and safe environment for children and staff.

Kitchen Assistance Duties:

• Support the Chef during meal service by assisting with food preparation and delivering meals to the rooms.
• Wash and sanitise kitchenware, including dishes, utensils, and food preparation areas.
• Ensure compliance with food hygiene and safety standards.
• Assist with keeping the kitchen clean, organised, and compliant with nursery policies.
• Support the safe storage of food and kitchen supplies.

What We Are Looking For

The ideal candidate will have:

• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to high standards of cleanliness.
• Good time management skills to complete tasks efficiently.
• Previous experience in a cleaning role would be an advantage.
• Familiarity with cleaning products and equipment is beneficial.
• Excellent communication skills to interact effectively with colleagues and parents.
• Previous experience in a cleaning, housekeeping, or kitchen assistant role (preferred).
• Knowledge of food hygiene and health & safety regulations (or willingness to undertake training).

What We Offer

• Access to discounted childcare
• Paid overtime and sick days
• Paid birthday leave and paid staff events
• Paid training programs
• Life Insurance
• Pension AVIVA
• Medical Cashback Plan - SimplyHealth
• Discounts and perks - Perkbox
• 22 days annual leave plus bank holidays and 1 day for every year of service

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Part-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Education Administration Programs

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