Kitchen Assistant
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30+ days ago
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1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
2 Weeks contract with a local authority
Job Purpose
To support the smooth and efficient service of lunches at Kirkley Nursery by carrying out food service cleaning and general housekeeping duties. The role is service-focused only with no food production responsibilities ensuring a safe clean and hygienic environment during and after meal service.
Key Duties and Accountabilities
- Receive delivered lunches and prepare them for service.
- Serve lunches to children and staff in a safe professional and hygienic manner.
- Ensure all food service areas are kept clean tidy and compliant with hygiene standards.
- Carry out clean-down duties after lunch service including washing up and sanitising surfaces.
- Undertake general housekeeping duties within the kitchen and dining areas.
- Follow all health and safety food hygiene and safeguarding procedures at all times.
- Work cooperatively with nursery staff to ensure lunchtime runs smoothly.
Essential Experience Required
- Experience working in a kitchen catering or food service environment.
- Experience carrying out cleaning and housekeeping duties to a high standard.
- Experience working in an environment involving children or vulnerable individuals is desirable.
Essential Qualifications Required
- No formal qualifications required.
- Willingness to obtain or maintain an Enhanced DBS check (mandatory).
Additional Information
- This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check due to working in a nursery setting.
- Working hours: 10 hours per week
- We work on Bi weekly payment schedule
- Applications are encouraged as soon as possible as the role will close on the 21/04/2026.
- The role requires reliability punctuality and a commitment to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and safety.
Required Skills:
Plan prepare and serve nutritious balanced and appealing meals that meet the dietary needs of adults with a wide range of support requirements including dementia learning disabilities autism mental health conditions and complex physical health needs
Required Education:
Plan prepare and serve nutritious balanced and appealing meals that meet the dietary needs of adults with a wide range of support requirements including dementia learning disabilities autism mental health conditions and complex physical health needs
