Nursery Kitchen Assistant & Housekeeper Bank Staff

Located in the heart of Thames Ditton our beautiful 108 place nursery is part of a private health a not-for-profit organisation we pride ourselves on being a welcoming supportive and independent setting with childrens needs at the center of everything we offer an friendly working environment where members and staff alike feel valued and inspired.
ResponsibilitiesYour role at Colets Nursery is to ensure the children receive meals from our catering service according to their dietary needs prepare healthy snacks and maintain a clean tidy and organised environment for everyone.
Safeguarding Support child wellbeing & support upset children Ensure accurate and correct documentation of allergies within the nursery and that the correct information is followed when preparing and giving meals Protect children against danger Report any safeguarding concerns about a child to the Designated Safeguarding Lead Report any staff concerns to the Nursery Management team
Food & Hygiene Ensure the nutritional needs of the children are met and food safety regulations complied with Handling & preparing food according to guidelines Receiving and handling daily food deliveries Recording temperature checks and other safety checks Ensuring environments are kept neat clean & tidyFollow the kitchen dress code: black trousers full apron chef jacket non-slip shoes and hair net/chefs hat
Cleaning Take a lead in ensuring that nursery soaps and paper towels are regularly replenished Ensure all windows and glass surfaces around the nursery are clean and mark-free Report any major cleaning concerns to the Nursery Manager quickly to avoid delay in attending to them Responsible for the nursery laundry Sweep hallways and reception areas daily Replenish and clean / organise nursery nappy changing areas and toilets
Room Cover Occasionally support the rooms to cover team lunch breaks Be flexible to support in the rooms when cover is required
Ideal candidate : Motivated friendly and approachable. Proud of delivering high-quality service. A can-do attitude with the ability to solve problems under pressure. Passionate about making a difference in a not-for-profit environment.
Experience in the kitchen is preferred but not essential as well provide all the will be required.
As a bank staff member you will inform the nursery manager of your availability in advance and where cover is required you will be given a set shift. Our bank team are very important to us and we like to see the same faces regularly as do the children and families. We will aim to offer you frequent shifts that fit around your other commitments. Please note that work cannot always be guaranteed but we will try our best to work with you to offer regular shifts.
Our EXCLUSIVE bundle of company BENEFITS includes:- Free membership at award-winning Colets Health and Fitness Club (worth over 100 per month)- Paid Birthday leave- Paid sickness leave (increases with length of service)- Paid lunch break included in your shift- Ride to work scheme - Up to 50% off hair & beauty (onsite salons) - Discounted food & drink from our on-site restaurant- Childcare discount - Option to do fully paid childcare qualifications with usand many more!
Please note that the job offer is subject to a clear full enhanced DBS check and two successful references.

Required Experience:

Manager