Kitchen/Housekeeping Assistant

Finkley Nurseries; Picket Piece; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Internal qualification scheme

Holiday entitlement + birthday

Volunteer day

50% childcare discount

Wellbeing support

100+ training courses

£100 welcome bonus

Free uniform & DBS

Referral bonuses

Family access to facilities

Job summary

Finkley Nurseries in Andover is seeking two Kitchen/Housekeeping Assistants to support our nursery team. The roles are 30 hours per week, with shifts 8:00am–2:00pm and 12:00pm–6:00pm, Monday–Friday, paying up to £13.01 per hour.

You’ll assist with meals, meal-area prep, and general cleaning, ensuring high hygiene standards and a welcoming environment for children and staff.

Qualifications

• Experience in cleaning, kitchens, or childcare settings beneficial.
• Strong organisational skills and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Serve meals and snacks to children.
• Prepare and organise meal areas.
• Support cleaning, laundry and general housekeeping tasks.
• Follow food hygiene and safety procedures.
• Assist nursery team during busy periods.

Skills

Reliable

Organised

Team player

Hardworking

Job description

Kitchen / Housekeeping Assistant

Location: Andover
Hours: 8am-2pm and 12pm-6pm 30 hours per week Monday-Friday
Salary: up to £13.01 per hour
Two Positions Available!

ABOUT US

We don’t mean to brag... but we’re kind of a big deal!

Finkley Nurseries is part of the Attraction Nurseries family — a growing childcare group delivering high-quality early years education across the UK.

At our Andover setting, we create a nurturing, engaging environment where children can explore, learn, and grow every single day.

In short, we help children have the best possible start in life — supporting families and creating meaningful experiences along the way

We are currently looking to hire two kitchen assistants to support our Nursery each day. 8am-2pm and 12pm-6pm.

Our ethos says it all

Happy Children. Happy Parents. Happy Staff.

That’s where you come in...

The Benefits (The Stuff That Matters)

• Internal Qualification scheme — earn an additional +30p per hour- increase your hourly rate through WOW moments, planning & checklists


• Up to 6 weeks holiday + your birthday of


• Volunteer day — support a charity of your choice


• 50% childcare discount


• Wellbeing support (Health Assured + attendance rewards)


• 100 + training courses + SENCO


• £100 welcome bonus for resources


• Free uniform & DBS


• Referral bonuses up to £750


• Free family access to Finkley down farm and Solstice softplay

THE ROLE

We’re looking for a reliable, organised Kitchen Assistant / Housekeeping Assistant to support our nursery team and keep everything running smoothly behind the scenes.

This role is perfect if you:

• Like staying busy


• Take pride in keeping things clean and organised


• Enjoy being part of a team

This role is all about supporting, serving, and keeping things running smoothly

You’ll be responsible for

Kitchen Support

• Serve meals and snacks to children


• Prepare and organise meal areas


• Support with clearing, cleaning, and resetting after mealtimes


• Always follow food hygiene and safety procedures

Housekeeping & Environment

• Maintain high standards of cleanliness across the nursery


• Clean and tidy rooms, communal areas, and kitchen spaces


• Support laundry, dishwashing, and general upkeep


• Help create a clean, safe, and welcoming environment

Supporting the Nursery Team

• Help staff during busy periods (especially mealtimes)


• Support routines and transitions where needed


• Work collaboratively with the team to keep the day running smoothly

Health & Safety

• Follow all health & safety and hygiene procedures


• Support infection control and cleaning routines


• Report any issues or concerns to the management team

Why this role is awesome

Is this the BEST Assistant role out there?

We think it might be…

• Sociable hours — ideal for work-life balance


• Meaningful work — make a real difference every day


• Supportive team — friendly, welcoming environment


• Great stepping stone — ideal if you want to grow into childcare

PLUS: you’ll be part of a team that genuinely cares — about children and each other

The perfect candidate

You are:

• Reliable and hardworking


• Organised and take pride in your work


• Happy to work in a busy environment


• A team player with a positive attitude

Bonus if you:

• Have experience in cleaning, kitchens, or childcare settings (not essential!)

“This sounds perfect for me!”

What your day might look like

9:00am – Arrive, prep kitchen and nursery areas

11:30am – Clean, reset, and organise spaces

12:00pm – Serve lunch and support children during mealtimes

1:30pm – Support team where needed

3:00pm – General cleaning and housekeeping tasks

4:30pm – Final tidy and prep for the next day

5:00pm – Head home!

The details

Finkley Down Farm Nursery - Andover
30 hours per week (8:00am – 2:00pm, 12:00pm-6:00pm Monday–Friday)
Up to £13.01 per hour