Nursery Kitchen Assistant - Southfields

• Role: Nursery Kitchen Assistant
• Location: Southfields
• 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.
• Refill soap dispensers, paper towels, and other hygiene supplies.
• 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).
• Be friendly and approachable, fostering a warm and caring atmosphere for children.

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.