Job Description

Salary

25,185 per annum, pro rata

Contractual hours

21

Basis

Part time

Region

Rotherham

Job category/type

Catering

Date posted

02/12/2025

Job reference

REQ21785

Attachments

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& Person Specification Nov 25.doc
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School Application form and Guidance Notes May 2022.doc

Aughton Early Years Centre, Main Street, Aughton, Sheffield, S26 3XH

Part-time, full year -

NOT

term time only

21 hours per week over 3 days:

(Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday 9.00am-4.30pm)

Permanent

PREVIOUSLY APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY

Applications are invited for the above post, to take effect from January 2026.

The successful candidate will be expected

to work during the normal school holidays enabling the Centre to open all year round.

We are looking for an enthusiastic part time Housekeeper Cook who will be a dedicated team member in ensuring our high quality practice and provision is maintained at all times.

Duties will include:

To prepare and serve healthy balanced and nutritious meals for large numbers of very young children in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage, including catering for special dietary requirements and allergies Ensure the kitchen and food preparation areas are kept clean and hygienic at all times To complete and maintain accurate records to ensure safe food management in line with current food legislation To order, receive and store the deliveries of groceries and housekeeping supplies To monitor stock levels, rotate stock regularly, and dispose of out-of-date products appropriately To carry out laundry duties A

flexible

and

willing

approach to be fully involved in all Centre aims and objectives Excellent communication skills and have the desire to work as a proactive member of a complex team.

Closing date for the above post is 5pm on Friday 12th December 2025.

Interviews will be held week beginning 15th December 2025.

Application forms are available to download from Aughton Early Years Centre website and RMBC vacancies page. Please email completed application forms to centre@aughtoneyc.org.

Please note all applications must be on an official application form - we will not accept a CV

.

The Centre is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and the successful candidates will have to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Check. Social media checks may conducted on shortlisted candidates. This post involves working with children and therefore if successful you will be required to apply for a disclosure of criminal records check at an enhanced level. Further information about the Disclosure Scheme can be found at www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check