University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us at Taplins Nursery as a Kitchen Assistant. This role involves preparing snacks, clearing and washing up after meals, and serving food provided by our caterers, while using our supply systems to order meals and provisions. It does not involve cooking, and at times may involve lone-working within the kitchen.
Taplins operates two purpose built day nurseries supporting our local NHS staff. Working with us gives you access to generous benefits such as a 35‑day paid holiday allowance, a pension scheme, and a discount scheme.
Hours: Monday to Friday, 7 am to 6.30 pm. The Trust is closed on bank holidays.
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, UHS offers learning and development opportunities and a supportive working environment. All non‑clinical roles offer a mix of on‑site and remote working options, which can be discussed during the interview process.
Main Responsibilities
* Work as part of a welcoming and supportive team meeting the needs of small groups of children.
* Organised and proactive – this is a busy role.
* Prepare snacks, clear and wash up after meals, and serve food provided by our caterers.
* Use our supply systems to order meals and provisions.
Please note, this role does not involve cooking.
What we are looking for
* You are calm and organised.
* You are committed and reliable.
* Team working is essential to meet each child’s needs; you will work closely with others.
* You have good attention to detail to ensure children with allergies receive the correct food.
If this is you, we’d love to meet you!
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents attached.
This advert closes on Friday 14 Nov 2025.
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