Job Description

Company Overview:

At Hedgehogs our aim is to provide the highest quality early years education to all of our children, promoting our ethos 'explore, discover, play'. We ensure our policies and procedures are implemented and embedded across all settings and pride ourselves on our proactive approach to communication with our families.

We are recruiting for our team at Hedgehogs Day Nursery in Rochester.

About the Role:

This is a varied and hands-on role, ideally suited to someone organised, proactive, and enthusiastic about working in a childcare environment. While the role involves supporting the nursery team as a whole, it is primarily focused on

kitchen responsibilities

and supporting the day-to-day operations of our nursery kitchen.

Key Responsibilities:

Preparing and serving healthy, nutritious lunches and snacks for the children in accordance with dietary requirements and portion guidelines. Ensuring the kitchen is kept clean, tidy, and in line with Health and Safety, Food Hygiene and standards. Carrying out daily cleaning and sanitisation routines, including washing up, wiping down surfaces, and managing waste appropriately. Monitoring food stock and alerting management to reordering needs. Supporting the nursery team with light duties as required, including assisting with mealtimes and transitions. Maintaining clear records for food safety and kitchen checks. Ensuring compliance with all nursery policies and procedures at all times.

What We're Looking For:

A genuine interest in working with young children. Good organisational skills and the ability to multitask in a busy environment. A team player with a positive, can-do attitude. Awareness of or willingness to learn food hygiene and kitchen safety procedures (training can be provided). Previous experience in a kitchen or childcare setting is desirable but not essential.

What We Offer:

Monday to Friday schedule - no weekend work. Structured induction and ongoing training with the opportunity to gain a childcare qualification (for the right candidate). Access to our

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

for wellbeing support and discounts.

Christmas closure

, increasing holiday entitlement with length of service, and additional bonus rewards. Staff wellbeing initiatives, including a wellbeing budget and an in-house lottery scheme.

"Employee of the Term/Year"

recognition programme.

Welcome voucher

after successful completion of probation.

Interested?

To learn more about the role, please contact Alice on

01634 953743 (Option 1)

or email us directly.

Hedgehogs is committed to Safer Recruitment. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an

enhanced DBS check

and provide satisfactory references prior to employment.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 10.00-12.21 per hour

Benefits:

Additional leave Childcare Company events Company pension Employee discount Employee mentoring programme Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Store discount
Work Location: In person