Kitchen/Housekeeping Assistant
| Posting date: | 17 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | We are a Real Living Wage Employer |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 17 October 2025 |
| Location: | EH21 8JE |
| 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. With the physical nature of the tasks, candidates must be aware that manual handling will be required. Training will be provided.
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
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. With the physical nature of the tasks, candidates must be aware that manual handling will be required. Training will be provided.
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