We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed individual to join our team.

Up to 30 hours per week – Monday to Friday, all year round/ term time only

• To maintain a high standard of hygiene and cleanliness in the kitchen and food storage areas at all times, in accordance with The Food Hygiene (England) Regulations, 2006.; empty the kitchen bin and disposing the waste appropriately.
• To ensure management and implementation of safe working procedures and practices in accordance with Health & Safety legislation.
• Deep clean the kitchen cupboards, fridge/ freezer, microwave and high/ low level dusting every 2 weeks.
• To prepare snack as agreed with the management team, observing children’s special dietary needs where appropriate.
• To decant and portion the meals delivered by Care Catering for both rooms.
• Take and record food temperature for meals delivered by Care Catering.
• To deliver food/ snack, crockery/ cutlery to both rooms.
• Help the staff to clean the rooms (tables, chairs, floor) after lunch.
• To undertake other duties, as may be necessary from time-to-time, e.g. sweeping the pavement, wiping surfaces (tables, windows, doors, floors as directed by the management.
• Wash all utensils, crockery & cutlery after snacks/ meals either handwashing or using the dish washer.
• Assist with the nursery laundry including washing, drying and storage.
• Ensure there is sufficient stock levels of cutlery, crockery and equipment and placing orders with the management team as necessary ensuring there is no shortage.
• Monitor stock and ensure there is sufficient supply of breakfast cereals and dry cupboard items to ensure that the snack menus are executed without delays; to dispose of promptly any foodstuff found to be past “use-by” dates.
• Be aware and comply with all COSHH documents and their contents.
• Attend Supervision sessions and other nursery meetings as required.
• Undertake and participate in statutory training requirements including food safety and safeguarding.
• Comply with the nursery policies and procedures.