Overview
Are you a nurturing and enthusiastic childcare professional ready to make a real difference in little lives? We are looking for a dedicated Part time Kitchen Assistant to join our warm and welcoming team at CherryBrook Day Nursery. Salary: £10,400 per annum. Hours: 16 hours per week, Thursday and Friday only.
CherryBrook Day Nursery is part of 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.
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 providing equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice for all children and families according to their individual needs.
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. 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
Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Benefits
* Annual Leave: Starting at 24 days, plus a paid day off for your birthday and bank holidays
* Childcare Employee Discounts: 75% off nursery fees for our team member's
* Health & Wellbeing: Confidential employee assistance helpline available
* Development: Tailored learning and development opportunities to support your career growth
* Transport Links: The nursery is located on Westgate Street in Hackney, close to London Fields Train Station which is just a 6-minute walk to the nursery. Hackney Central Station is also close by with links to Stratford. Pay and display parking is available along the street
* Referral Programme: Refer a friend and receive a bonus up to £750 (terms and conditions apply)
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