Overview
Join to apply for the Nursery Housekeeper/Kitchen Assistant role at The Learning Experience
This dual-role position is essential in maintaining high standards of hygiene across the nursery and supporting the Chef with meal service. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring a clean and well-maintained environment for children and staff while also performing kitchen duties.
Responsibilities
Housekeeping Duties:
* Ensure all nursery areas, including playrooms, bathrooms, staff rooms, and communal spaces, are cleaned to the highest standard.
* Carry out daily cleaning tasks such as vacuuming, mopping, dusting, and sanitising surfaces.
* Clean and disinfect high-touch areas and equipment in line with nursery policies.
* Manage laundry duties, including washing and drying nursery towels, cleaning cloths and stocking them.
* Ensure that all toilets are regularly cleaned, well-stocked with essential supplies (toilet paper, soap, paper towels), and maintained throughout the day.
* Monitor cleaning supplies and notify management when stock replenishment is needed.
* Adhere to all health and safety regulations, ensuring a hygienic and safe environment for children and staff.
Kitchen Assistance Duties:
* Support the Chef during meal service by assisting with food preparation and delivering meals to the rooms.
* Wash and sanitise kitchenware, including dishes, utensils, and food preparation areas.
* Ensure compliance with food hygiene and safety standards.
* Assist with keeping the kitchen clean, organised, and compliant with nursery policies.
* Support the safe storage of food and kitchen supplies.
What We Are Looking For
The ideal candidate will have:
* Strong attention to detail with a commitment to high standards of cleanliness.
* Good time management skills to complete tasks efficiently.
* Previous experience in a cleaning role would be an advantage.
* Familiarity with cleaning products and equipment is beneficial.
* Excellent communication skills to interact effectively with colleagues and parents.
* Previous experience in a cleaning, housekeeping, or kitchen assistant role (preferred).
* Knowledge of food hygiene and health & safety regulations (or willingness to undertake training).
What We Offer
* Access to discounted childcare
* Paid overtime and sick days
* Paid birthday leave and paid staff events
* Paid training programs
* Life Insurance
* Pension AVIVA
* Medical Cashback Plan - SimplyHealth
* Discounts and perks - Perkbox
* 22 days annual leave plus bank holidays and 1 day for every year of service
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Part-time
Job function
* Management and Manufacturing
Industries
* Education Administration Programs
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