Kitchen Assitant - Bristol, United Kingdom - St Michael's Church Pre-school and Nursery

Description

About us

We are caring, fun, inclusive and our goal is to St Michael's Church Pre-School and Nursery, is set within the heart of our local community.

Our passion is to deliver high quality education with a fantastic staff team. We are looking for someone to join our family of long standing employs to enhance the children's experience.


JOB TITLE:

KITCHEN ASSISTANT

REPORTS TO:
Pre-School and Nursery Manager/Deputy Manager


JOB PURPOSE:
The kitchen assistant will be working within the setting of

St Michael's Church Pre-School and Nursery for children

between the ages of 0 and 5 years, planning and preparing their snacks, lunch and tea.


MAIN DUTIES:

• To be responsible for stock control and the purchase of food and provisions for the Nursery.
• To be responsible for reviewing tea menus on a termly basis, in line with our policies.
• To follow the necessary dietary/allergy requirements for the setting.
• To prepare and co-ordinate the serving of snack.
• To serve lunch (this is provided by an external company).
• During lunch time to help staff supervise children and help with feeding.
• To prepare and co-ordinate the serving of tea.
• To wash-up crockery, cutlery and kitchen utensils. Wash floors with appropriate frequencies.
• To be responsible for health, safety and hygiene, etc. within the kitchen area, when storing, preparing and disposing of food.
• Keep all surfaces and appliances clean and hygienic, in accordance with Environmental Health standards.
• Keep a check on and re-order all necessary cleaning materials for kitchen and Nursery.
• Dispose of rubbish in an appropriate manner.
• Other duties will include laundry and covering staff for breaks.
• To effectively safeguard and protect children within the Pre-School and Nursery. To follow the policy and procedure for safeguarding children.
• To implement the Pre-School and Nursery Policies and Procedures.
• Attend meetings as and when required.
• Keep completely confidential any information regarding the children, their families or other staff which is learnt as part of the job.
• Attend relevant external meetings and training courses as directed by the Pre-School and Nursery Manager or Management Committee. (Approved course fees will be met by the committee).
• Advise Pre-School and Nursery Manager of any matters requiring attention, i.e. concerns about a child or equipment needing repair or replacement.
• To work consistently with the ethos, which is set out in the Constitution and Team Charter.

QUALITIES AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED - Kitchen Assistant

Essential Criteria

• Experience of planning and preparing meals for over 40 individuals.
• Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate.
• This role does require a Enhanced DBS check
• Experience of working in a commercial kitchen.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work flexibly in a creative child-centred environment.
• Ability to work positively and communicate effectively with children, parents, other staff and professionals, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Enthusiasm for working with children.

Desirable Criteria

• Experience in working in a Day Nursery or Pre-School.
• Direct experience of inspections by external agencies i.e. Environmental Health, and Ofsted.

What you need to know:

• Working Monday
• Friday 9: All Year Round)
• Salary £11.00 per hour (reviewed yearly)
• Setting is closed on bank holidays and between Christmas and New Year

Salary:
£11.00 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week


Benefits:

• Free parking
• Onsite parking
• Sick pay

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Kitchen experience: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location:
In person