Kitchen/Housekeeping Assistant
| Posting date: | 17 September 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | We are a Real Living Wage Employer |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 17 October 2024 |
| Location: | Musselburgh, East Lothian |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | The Almond Park Nursery Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
You will support nursery staff to prepare morning or afternoon snacks and help staff serve lunch to the children. Kitchen and playrooms need to be cleaned after each service with tables, chairs and floors left hygienic and dishwashers loaded.
In addition to food service, you will also carry out varied cleaning tasks to maintain an exceptionally high standard of cleaning throughout the nursery to ensure the playrooms and public areas are hygienic and pleasant spaces for our children and their families. This may include, mopping, sweeping, dusting, vacuuming, cleaning changing rooms/toilets and public areas and laundering cot bedding.
You will also:
• Ensure equipment is cleaned, maintained and stored correctly
• Record fridge and freezer temperatures daily
• Check, record and sort deliveries for food and store items
• Report any defects or maintenance issues and follow Health & Safety guidelines
To become a valued member of the team and succeed in this role you will:
• Receive Food Hygiene training and learn about allergens & special dietary requirements
• Have a friendly approach and respect confidentiality
• Be reliable and responsible with a flexible approach to work
PVG Membership
This post is considered as Regulated Work with vulnerable children and/or protected adults, as specified in the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007.
All preferred candidates for posts carrying out regulated work with these groups will be required to become a PVG Scheme member or undergo a PVG Scheme update if they are already a member, prior to any formal offer of employment being made.
Almond Park Nursery is a private Early Years setting based in Musselburgh. We provide high quality childcare for children from 3 months to 5 years. As well as being a place of learning, our loving, caring environment nurtures children and ensures they are listened to, respected and valued.
Our staff are valued and have the opportunity to participate in continual professional development and training throughout the year. We promote positivity and provide support for Health and Wellbeing. We are proud to be a Real Living Wage employer.
To support you achieve your potential we will provide training in Food Hygiene. You will have a named mentor and will meet regularly to review your goals.
To apply please send your CV along with a letter explaining why you are interested in the role, what skills you could bring and what you would like to achieve during your time with us.
Please email our Director of Business Services, Paula Paterson paula@almondparknursery.com
In addition to food service, you will also carry out varied cleaning tasks to maintain an exceptionally high standard of cleaning throughout the nursery to ensure the playrooms and public areas are hygienic and pleasant spaces for our children and their families. This may include, mopping, sweeping, dusting, vacuuming, cleaning changing rooms/toilets and public areas and laundering cot bedding.
You will also:
• Ensure equipment is cleaned, maintained and stored correctly
• Record fridge and freezer temperatures daily
• Check, record and sort deliveries for food and store items
• Report any defects or maintenance issues and follow Health & Safety guidelines
To become a valued member of the team and succeed in this role you will:
• Receive Food Hygiene training and learn about allergens & special dietary requirements
• Have a friendly approach and respect confidentiality
• Be reliable and responsible with a flexible approach to work
PVG Membership
This post is considered as Regulated Work with vulnerable children and/or protected adults, as specified in the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007.
All preferred candidates for posts carrying out regulated work with these groups will be required to become a PVG Scheme member or undergo a PVG Scheme update if they are already a member, prior to any formal offer of employment being made.
Almond Park Nursery is a private Early Years setting based in Musselburgh. We provide high quality childcare for children from 3 months to 5 years. As well as being a place of learning, our loving, caring environment nurtures children and ensures they are listened to, respected and valued.
Our staff are valued and have the opportunity to participate in continual professional development and training throughout the year. We promote positivity and provide support for Health and Wellbeing. We are proud to be a Real Living Wage employer.
To support you achieve your potential we will provide training in Food Hygiene. You will have a named mentor and will meet regularly to review your goals.
To apply please send your CV along with a letter explaining why you are interested in the role, what skills you could bring and what you would like to achieve during your time with us.
Please email our Director of Business Services, Paula Paterson paula@almondparknursery.com