We are currently looking for a 5 day a week kitchen/cleaning assistant for our new site in Earlsfield. As the Kitchen/Cleaning 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.
Working hours: 8 hours, Monday-Friday.
Contract: Permanent
Salary: 12.30 per hour

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 nursery, including rooms, toilets, kitchen, and communal spaces.
• Ensure floors are vacuumed, mopped, and free of debris.
• Regularly wipe down and disinfect tables, chairs, toys, and play equipment.
• 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.