Early Years Lunch Cover - Level 3

YMCA-DG; West of England; Presencial; GBP 18.000 - 22.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

YMCA Dulverton Group is seeking a proactive team member to support our nursery team with snack and meal preparation and to cover staff lunches. You will contribute to a play-based curriculum by ensuring healthy, safe food options for children and staff, while following Food Standards Agency guidelines.

DBS checks and references are part of the process. You'll work with a friendly, community-focused team and have the flexibility to adapt to the needs of each child, maintaining high safety and

Formación

• Knowledge of Food Standards Agency requirements or willingness to learn.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and manage own workload.
• Commitment to safeguarding and welfare of children; Enhanced DBS check required.
• Experience supporting nursery teams with food preparation is beneficial.

Responsabilidades

• Prepare snacks and meals for nursery staff and children.
• Cover staff lunches as needed.
• Support the nursery team and adapt to children’s needs.
• Follow safeguarding procedures and food safety guidelines.

Conocimientos

Self-motivation

Team player

Relationship building

Food standards awareness

Descripción del empleo

What we are looking for in you

YMCA Dulverton Group are looking for someone to support the nursery team with preparation of snacks and meals and to cover staff lunches.

Each of our nurseries and preschools are designed to meet the needs of each child. We have a play-based curriculum which focuses upon being outdoors, giving children limitless possibilities to explore and learn whilst having fun.

In this role, you'll be self-motivated with the ability to manage your own workload and work with minimal supervision as well as be a team player with the ability to build relationships with a wide variety of stakeholders. You will have the flexibility to adapt your approach to suit the needs of each child, possess compassion and empathy, and demonstrate commitment to the safety and well-being of children. Candidates should have knowledge of Food Standards Agency requirements and legislation, or, the willingness to learn. If you embody these qualities, and are ready to embark on a journey of learning and enrichment, we welcome your application.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our children and young people. We follow a safer recruitment process, all appointments are subject to an Enhanced DBS check and are required to provide two suitable references.

What you might want to know about us

We appreciate your interest in joining our team and exploring opportunities with YMCA Dulverton Group. At YMCA Dulverton Group, we are not just a charity; we are a dynamic and vibrant local community committed to fostering supportive, inclusive, and empowering environments. Our mission is to cultivate communities where young people can authentically belong, actively contribute, and truly thrive.

We deliver life changing services to over 10,000 children, young people and families across Somerset and Devon every year. We focus on 6 key areas of work, including Support and Advice, Housing, Family and Youth Work, YMCA Gym, Training and Education and Our Hotels.

We regularly adapt our services to help ensure we meet the needs of our community and the strategic priorities of the local authority. We strive to provide a consistent supply of high-quality housing and effective support.

We are committed to providing equal opportunities for all.

We are committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination.

We are striving to be a care leaver friendly employer, and because of this, if you wish to disclose that you are care experienced, we guarantee you an interview as long as you meet the minimum requirements for the role. Following this, we also offer constructive feedback on your application process.