Job Description

Brambles Lunchtime Assistant

Reports to:

Setting Manager

Hours of work:

Monday to Friday 10am-2pm

Salary:

Dependent on experience

Location:

Brambles Figheldean

The Brambles Ethos

Brambles Outdoor Nursery Group is a multi-award winning, Ofsted registered group with multiple settings nestled within the beautiful Wiltshire countryside. We take inspiration from the Forest School ethos and use a nature-based approach to encourage our Bramblers to explore the world using the environment around them to enrich their journey. We believe wholeheartedly in wellness. Our aim is to give children the tools they need to regulate their emotions, feel safe and work together so that they can become resilient adults who are able to deal with whatever life has to offer.

Overall, we aim to provide a joyful experience at Brambles that promotes honesty, positivity and mutual respect. We expect our staff members to aspire to be the very best within our industry and we support them to achieve this through the offering of a positive working environment, peer to peer learning and continuous career development.

Main Duties

Preparation and service of food and beverages using seasonal, fresh ingredients and working within the financial parameters set by the Director/Owner and Setting Manager.

Production, with the Setting Manager, of exciting and innovative menus, changed seasonally.

Ensuring that food is at the correct temperature and is attractive looking and tastes delicious.

To ensure daily bookwork and temperature records are kept to required standards.

Ensure all equipment, refrigerators and storerooms are kept clean and tidy.

Ensures food and supply items are stored correctly.

Manage orders and receiving of all food and supplies as required.

To make sure the kitchen and service areas are clean, tidy, and well presented at all times.

Report cleaning supply requirements and stock levels to the Setting Manager.

Report any Health and Safety concerns to the Setting Manager.

To maintain confidentiality on all nursery matters.

Essential Criteria

Food Hygiene and Safety Level 2

Sound experience of meal preparation and cooking in an early years or care environment.

Sound experience of menu planning, ordering & stock control.

Sound experience, knowledge and understanding of Environmental Health Food Safety and Health and Safety regulations, guidelines and record keeping.

Knowledge and understanding of catering for variety of dietary needs and allergies for children.

High standards of personal hygiene, cleanliness and appearance.

Solid organization and communication skills.

Be a real 'foodie' with passion and enthusiasm for fresh food and great service.

Be driven by excellence and attention to detail.

Be both creative and innovative demonstrating being up to date with current food trends.

Be financially astute and have an ability to work within budgets.

Demonstrate confidence with a 'can do' attitude.

Experience, knowledge and understanding of child nutrition.

Experience of working independently.

Basic First Aid qualification.

Knowledge and understanding of Ofsted guidelines and regulations.

*This list is not exhaustive and other tasks may be added as directed by your managers as and when necessary to ensure the proper running of the nursery.

Benefits

An employee childcare discount.

Great hourly rate.

An additional day holiday for each year of service, up to a maximum of 5 years.

Private Health Care through AXA once you have passed your probation period.

The opportunity to use the Brambles Cholderton Family Pass.

Training and Development Support.

A yearly performance pay review.

Mental Health Support Package.

Christmas Party.

Commitment to Safeguarding and Child Protection

We take the safeguarding and welfare of all children at our Nursery extremely

seriously. Therefore, at all times our Practitioners will:

Safeguard the children's wellbeing and maintain the public's trust in the Nursery.

Provide a safe environment.

Identify children who may be in need of extra help or who are suffering or are likely to suffer significant harm.

Promptly raise any concerns to the Nursery's Designated Safeguarding Lead and work with other services as needed.

Attend the relevant safeguarding training and relevant training as required.

Pre-Employment Checks

Any offer of employment will be subject to a number of vetting checks including but not limited to a satisfactory Enhanced DBS, a Child barred list check, qualifications, ID check and references.

Training and Development

Child protection, First Aid, Safeguarding and other relevant staff training is mandatory

for staff and is provided online via EY Central or an in-house course.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: From 12.21 per hour

Benefits:

Additional leave Childcare Company events Discounted or free food Employee discount Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Private medical insurance
Licence/Certification:

Drivers licence (required)
Work Location: In person