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Role: Nursery Kitchen Assistant
Location: South West London
Pay: £26,700.00 per year
Hours: 40 per week (5 days a week – 9am – 5pm)
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.
What You’ll Enjoy:
- 32 Days Annual Leave: Including 4 personal wellbeing days and 8 bank holidays
- Medical Cashback Plan: Health Shield plan worth over £1,000 annually, covering everyday health costs like dental, optical, and therapies
- Training & Development: Ongoing courses in First Aid, Safeguarding, food safety etc.
- Mentorship & Support
- Mental Health Support: Access to resources and a workplace culture that prioritises wellbeing
- Company Pension and Events: Including social activities that help you feel part of a community
We invest heavily in our team with:
- Blue Light Card access with major high street stores/food/cinema/holiday/travel discounts (various discounts between 10-20% off)
- Long service rewards
- Mental health and wellbeing support
- Team social events and celebrations
- Ongoing professional development
- Inclusive and positive working environment
- First aid and safeguarding training
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.
- 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).
Person Specification (Essential):
- Previous experience in a cleaning or housekeeping role (preferably in a childcare setting)
- Understanding of hygiene and health & safety regulations.
- Experience and knowledge of/handling allergies
- 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.