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As a Lunchtime Assistant, you will ideally be qualified to Level 2 in Early Years and will apply your existing early years knowledge to support the nursery at a busy time of the day. As a Lunchtime Assistant, you will support all kitchen-related duties including washing up, cleaning and food preparation, cooking and record keeping, as well as assisting the rooms to provide an educational and social eating experience. At busier periods you may be required to support with the laundry, housekeeping duties and children’s sleep times. An understanding of food safety and what this means in the workplace is essential. Experience of cooking for babies and young children would be advantageous but is not essential. You will be required to work 10am - 2pm, Monday – Friday, all year round.
Job Responsibility:
Deliver an amazing service, for both our children and families
Support in the preparation of healthy and nutritious meals and snacks
Take an active role championing cooking and baking across all areas of the nursery
Remove kitchen waste regularly
Assist in ensuring all meals are ready at the correct times
Ensure the children’s environment and your nursery is kept safe, secure and clean
Be a role model for the children
Ensure all toys, equipment and furniture is kept clean and in good working order
Assist in the supervision of meal times
Ensure you are up to date and compliant with all Cherubs Nurseries policies and procedures
Ensure correct temperature of all food
Be aware of health and safety legislation
Assist in maintaining a high standard of hygiene, cleanliness and organisation in the kitchen
Support in the maintenance and clean kitchen equipment
Identify busy periods across the different rooms and plan your support accordingly
Ensure all rooms have ample clean crockery, cutlery, and utensils
Ensure high levels of sanitation of mealtime areas, and support with children’s cleanliness after meals
Ensure all children have a clearly labelled bedding bag, clean bedding and support in setting up the environment
Cover Early Years Educators breaks where required
Cover the Nursery Chef when required
Present yourself in a professional manner at all times
Work with the Senior Early Years Educators to implement improvements to mealtime routines
Ensure confidentiality is maintained at all times
Regularly review allergies and dietary sheets to ensure compliance
Attend both in-house and external training
Complete all PLA training that is relevant to your role
Assist in the thorough planning and successful delivery of a variety of activities
Ensure any information you receive is shared with the relevant people
Establish and maintain friendly but professional relationships with all parents and staff
Ensure educators supervise mealtimes and wear correct PPE
Attend all staff events including parents evening, staff meetings and summer fairs
Undertake any other duties which may reasonably be regarded as within the nature of your duties
Requirements:
Educated to GCSE Level (or equivalent)
Level 2 Early Years Educator qualification is desirable
Food Safety in Catering Certificate (Can be completed with us)
Experience working with young children is advantageous
Experience of supporting catering for individuals with allergies and dietary requirements is advantageous
Experience of preparing food for young children is advantageous
Nice to have:
Level 2 Early Years Educator qualification
Experience working with young children
Experience of supporting catering for individuals with allergies and dietary requirements