Clowns Nursery is relentlessly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Role Overview
We are seeking a friendly, reliable and punctual Kitchen Porter / Assistant to join our experienced and inspirational Catering team.
Role Type: Full-time (Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 5.30pm). A minimum commitment of one academic year is required.
Set Holidays: 9 work days at Christmas, 4 work days at Easter, 10 work days at the end of August and all bank holidays
Start Date: June/July 2025, subject to references and clearance checks
Salary: up to 28,820 per annum, dependent on experience
Excellent career development opportunities
Location: Cinderella Path, 153 North End Road, London, NW11 7HZ
About the Role
Responsibilities include:
Supporting our outstanding Chef Manager and Second Chef with daily responsibilities
Helping the Chefs to prepare Breakfast, Lunch and Afternoon Tea
Assisting with basic food preparation including washing, peeling and cutting vegetables
Maintaining, cleaning and tidying the kitchen, including emptying the bins and taking out the bin bags and recycling regularly throughout the day.
Keeping work surfaces, walls and floors clean and sanitised
Cleaning all plates, cutlery and cooking utensils
Filling and emptying the dishwasher
Ensuring all basic cleaning rota jobs are carried out thoroughly and in a timely manner
Unloading and packing away food deliveries
About You
We are looking for someone who:
Is hardworking and reliable
Is punctual
Is a team-player
Takes initiative
Has good communication skills
Has a good command of spoken and written English
You'll need to be physically fit and ready for the fast pace and hands-on nature of a busy kitchen.
Essential Requirements for the Role
Candidates must:
Have a registered DBS certificate on the update service or have adequate documents to make an application. (The list of acceptable documents can be found at www.gov.uk/guidance/documents-the-applicant-must-provide).
Have COSHH and Health & Safety training and a Level 2 in Food Safety and Hygiene, orbe willing to undertake the training independently.
Must be looking for a long-term position.
About us
Clowns Nursery Manor House Pre-School is an exceptional, independent childcare provider located in a beautiful setting opposite Golders Hill Park and Hampstead Heath. To give you a snapshot of who we are and what we do, please take a look at our website http://www.clownsnursery.co.uk/.
How to Apply
To apply for this position, please send your CV to the
Operations Manager, Miss Dudzai Pswarayi.
Applicants must be willing to apply for a DBS certificate and provide us with two reference contacts.
The closing date for all applications is Sunday 22 June 2025.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited in to the setting for a trial shift. Exact dates and timings will be confirmed directly with successful candidates. We reserve the right to take down the advert if the position is filled prior to the application deadline date.
The post holder's responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons for whom he/she is responsible, or with whom he/she comes into contact, will be to adhere to and always ensure compliance with the Nursery's Safeguarding and Child Protection policy.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: 25,400.00-28,820.00 per year
Schedule:
Day shift
Monday to Friday
No weekends
Ability to commute/relocate:
LONDON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
kitchen porter/assistant: 1 year (required)
Language:
English (required)
Licence/Certification:
Level 2 in Food Hygiene Certificate (preferred)
COSHH training (preferred)
Work authorisation:
United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person