Job Description

Job Title: Kitchen Assistant


Salary: 12.21 per hour


Contract Type: Full Time, Permanent (40hrs)

About us:

CherryVale Nursery are looking for a Level 3 Nursery Practitioner to join their growing team. Within this role you will be responsible for a designated group of children as a key person and will guide the children through the daily routine, liaise with parents and provide an enabling environment.


Cherryvale was established in May 1998 and is rated Good by Ofsted.The nursery boasts an impressive building which includes 5 different age group rooms, a 0-2's sensory room, a separate imaginative area, a technology suite for the older children, an on-site kitchen for catering and 2 large separate outdoor spaces for the older and younger children. The Nursery is open from 7:30-18:00 and we are easily commutable to as are close to 2 train station, Ash Vale and North Camp and there are also good bus links close by.

Why Join Us?

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

Annual Leave

: Starting at 24 days, plus a paid day off for your birthday and bank holidays.

Childcare Discounts

: 75% off nursery fees for team members.

Health and Wellbeing

: Access to a confidential employee assistance helpline.

Development

: Tailored learning and development opportunities to support your career growth and progression.

Company Pension

: Secure your future with our competitive pension scheme!

Referral Program

: Earn bonuses for bringing great new colleagues into our family!

Onsite Parking

:Access to free onsite Parking

Transport Links:

In close proximity to two train stations, aswell as a regular bus service stopping just outside the nursery.

Company Events

: Enjoy team-building activities, social gatherings, and special celebrations!:

Career Progression Opportunities!

Kitchen Assistant roles and responsibilities:

Keep the kitchen a clean and safe environment, adhering to internal and external requirements; complete the Kitchen Hygiene Checklist each month, and ensure that the Cleaning Schedule is complete and adhered to, being regularly updated and displayed prominently in the kitchen Ensure the highest levels of cleanliness and hygiene in the nursery and kitchen Help the chef on Thursday and Friday preparing food, washing up. Ensure that dietary requirements and personal care routines are always adhered to, including the robust measures around the Red, Amber and Green plate procedures

Nursery Kitchen Assistant skills and requirements:

Able to demonstrate a sound knowledge of managing different dietary requirements around food allergies - essential Sound Knowledge of COSHH - essential Able to work to a catering budget, in a manner that avoids fluctuating standards of food service - essential Experience and qualified to the appropriate level in any role which involves cooking in domestic or commercial property - essential Fluent in written and spoken English at GCSE grade C (or equivalent) - essential Experienced and passionate about any role that involves cooking for young children - desirable

Right to work in the UK-Valid Passport or Settled or Pre-Settled under the EU settlement Scheme.

We will be holding interviews on an ongoing basis - early applicants encouraged. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.


Cherryvale Nursery is part of the Family First Group where we take great care to treat everyone as a person, with equal rights and responsibilities to any other individual, whether they are an adult or a child. We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice for all children and families according to their individual needs. Discrimination on the grounds of gender, age, race, religion or belief, marriage or civil partnership, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, ethnic or national origin, or political belief has no place within the Family First Group.


We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Safeguarding Duty.



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