Nursery Housekeeper/Kitchen Assistant

The Learning Experience; Leatherhead; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare centre in Leatherhead seeks a dedicated Nursery Housekeeper & Kitchen Assistant. In this dual role, you'll maintain high hygiene standards while supporting meal service, ensuring a clean and safe environment for little learners. Join a happy team that values your contributions with perks and support for ongoing training.

Benefits

Access to discounted childcare

Paid overtime and sick days

Paid birthday leave and staff events

Paid training programs

Medical Cashback Plan - SimplyHealth

Discounts and perks - Perkbox

22 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a cleaning or kitchen assistant role preferred.
• Willingness to undertake food hygiene training is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards of hygiene across the nursery.
• Assist the Chef during meal service and ensure kitchen cleanliness.
• Manage laundry duties and monitor cleaning supplies.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication

Education

Knowledge of food hygiene and health & safety regulations

Job description

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The Learning Experience

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Leatherhead, United Kingdom

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Posted:

02.06.2025

Expiry Date:

17.07.2025

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Job Description:

Join our happy childcare centre as a Nursery Housekeeper & Kitchen Assistant! Our centres are focused on developing Little Learners from infancy to preschool. We make early education joyful, engaging and fun so children are happy to LEARN, PLAY, and GROW.

We believe everyone deserves to work in a happy environment. Join us to experience why Happy Happens Here.

Role Overview

This dual-role position is essential in maintaining high standards of hygiene across the nursery and supporting the Chef with meal service. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring a clean and well-maintained environment for children and staff while also performing kitchen duties.

Key Responsibilities

· Ensure all nursery areas, including playrooms, bathrooms, staff rooms, and communal spaces, are cleaned to the highest standard.

· Carry out daily cleaning tasks such as vacuuming, mopping, dusting, and sanitising surfaces.

· Clean and disinfect high-touch areas and equipment in line with nursery policies.

· Manage laundry duties, including washing and drying nursery towels, cleaning cloths and stocking them.

· Ensure that all toilets are regularly cleaned, well-stocked with essential supplies (toilet paper, soap, paper towels), and maintained throughout the day.

· Monitor cleaning supplies and notify management when stock replenishment is needed.

· Adhere to all health and safety regulations, ensuring a hygienic and safe environment for children and staff.

· Kitchen Assistance Duties:

· Support the Chef during meal service by assisting with food preparation and delivering meals to the rooms.

· Wash and sanitise kitchenware, including dishes, utensils, and food preparation areas.

· Ensure compliance with food hygiene and safety standards.

· Assist with keeping the kitchen clean, organised, and compliant with nursery policies.

· Support the safe storage of food and kitchen supplies.

What We Are Looking For:

The ideal candidate will have:

· Strong attention to detail with a commitment to high standards of cleanliness.

· Good time management skills to complete tasks efficiently.

· Previous experience in a cleaning role would be an advantage.

· Familiarity with cleaning products and equipment is beneficial.

· Excellent communication skills to interact effectively with colleagues and parents.

· Previous experience in a cleaning, housekeeping, or kitchen assistant role (preferred).

· Knowledge of food hygiene and health & safety regulations (or willingness to undertake training).

What We Offer:

· Access to discounted childcare

· Paid overtime and sick days

· Paid birthday leave and paid staff events

· Paid training programs

· Medical Cashback Plan - SimplyHealth

· Discounts and perks - Perkbox

· 22 days annual leave plus bank holidays and 1 day for every year of service