Cleaner

Rosedene Nurseries Ltd; Great Broughton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted childcare

Paid overtime

Company pension

Birthday off work

Employee benefits scheme

Job summary

Rosedene Nurseries Ltd is seeking a dedicated Nursery Housekeeper to maintain high cleanliness, hygiene and organisation across the setting. The role supports room staff during busy periods and contributes to a safe, welcoming environment for children and families.

Key duties include laundry, cleaning, stock handling, and assisting with meals. The post requires reliable, flexible team players with a good grasp of hygiene standards in a nursery context.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a nursery, school, care or similar environment.
• Basic food hygiene awareness (training can be provided).
• Flexible, helpful attitude and a team player.
• Reliable, organised and able to work on own initiative.
• Good understanding of cleanliness and hygiene standards.
• Able to work safely around children in a nursery environment.

Responsibilities

• Laundry & Washing: washing nursery laundry including bedding, cloths, towels and bibs; sorting, folding and putting away clean laundry; rinsing dishes; loading/unloading dishwasher; cleaning meal areas; sanitising highchairs, tables and chairs.

Skills

Nursery experience

Food hygiene awareness

Flexible

Team player

Job description

To support the smooth running of the nursery by maintaining high standards of cleanliness, hygieneand organisation throughout the setting. The Nursery Housekeeper plays a vital role in ensuring a clean, safeand welcoming environment for children, familiesand staff, particularly during busy parts of the day when room staff are focused on ratios and care.

Key Responsibilities

Laundry & Washing

• Washing nursery laundry including bedding, cloths, towels and bibs
• Sorting, folding and putting away clean laundry appropriately
• Rinsing pots, plates and utensils after breakfast and tea times
• Loading and unloading the dishwasher
• Cleaning and sanitising meal areas after all meals
• Thoroughly cleaning highchairs, tables, chairs and surrounding areas after mealtimes
• Preparing, heating and dishing up tea and delivering meals to rooms as required

Baby Care Equipment

• Milton sterilising all baby bottles and drink bottles
• Making bottles as required, following nursery procedures

General Cleaning & Hygiene

• Cleaning throughout the nursery during the day, including after messy play and activities
• Supporting room teams by keeping shared spaces clean when staff are required in ratios
• Keeping entrances, corridors and communal areas clean, tidy and safe at all times
• Cleaning down outdoor play equipment regularly
• Carrying out general cleaning tasks as needed to maintain nursery standards

Stock, Deliveries & Waste

• Putting away deliveries (including food shopping and Gompels supplies) correctly and safely
• Taking bins out during the day and ensuring waste areas are kept clean and organised

Health, Safety & Safeguarding

• Following all hygiene, food safety and infection control procedures
• Using cleaning products safely and in line with COSHH guidance
• Maintaining awareness of safeguarding responsibilities and nursery policies at all times
• Happy to work in a busy, fast-paced environment
• Reliable, organised and able to work on own initiative
• Good understanding of cleanliness and hygiene standards
• Able to work safely around children in a nursery environment
• Flexible, helpful attitude and a team player
• Previous experience in a nursery, school, care or similar environment
• Basic food hygiene awareness (training can be provided)

Working Hours

Monday to Friday.

• 80% discounted childcare*
• Access to an employee benefits scheme
• Paid overtime
• Company pension scheme
• Birthday off work
• Additional paid time off for attendance and long-service milestones
• Join a team of passionate early years nursery practictioners and professionals!