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  • Nursery Cook & General Support Assistant
    Nursery Cook & General Support Assistant
    5 days ago
    £12.71–£13.5 hourly
    Part-time
    Hersham

    Full job description Nursery Cook & General Support Assistant The Nest Day Nursery | Hersham, Walton-on-Thames, Surrey Salary: £12.71 to £13.50 per hour, depending on experience Hours: 35 paid hours per week, Monday to Friday Job Type: Permanent, full-time, all year round About The Nest The Nest is a small, independent day nursery with a warm, friendly, home-from-home atmosphere. We take pride in providing children with freshly cooked, nutritious meals and a caring, stimulating environment where they can learn, play and thrive. We're looking for a friendly, reliable and enthusiastic person who enjoys cooking but would also welcome the variety of helping with other aspects of nursery life. About the Role This is a varied position combining responsibility for our nursery kitchen with practical support across the wider nursery. You'll spend approximately 18 to 20 hours per week managing the kitchen, with the remaining hours helping our nursery team with a range of practical, creative and organisational tasks. We're looking for someone who enjoys variety, takes initiative and is happy to lend a hand wherever needed. Key Responsibilities 1. Cooking and Kitchen Management • Prepare fresh, healthy and nutritious meals for our nursery children., • Plan and manage weekly online food shopping and ordering within an agreed budget., • Cater safely for children with food allergies and special dietary requirements., • Maintain food hygiene, cleanliness and kitchen safety standards., • Manage food storage, stock rotation and minimise unnecessary food waste., • Keep the kitchen clean, organised and running efficiently. 2. Nursery and General Support Alongside your kitchen responsibilities, you'll help support the wider nursery team with a variety of tasks. Additional responsibilities could include: • Social media and marketing: Taking responsibility for preparing our weekly Instagram content and helping with nursery marketing activities, subject to our safeguarding procedures and manager approval., • Garden and outdoor areas: Weeding, general outdoor upkeep and helping establish and maintain a children's vegetable and herb garden., • Cleaning and housekeeping: Assisting with routine cleaning, laundry, tidying rooms and keeping nursery spaces and resources organised., • Activity preparation: Preparing materials for art and sensory activities, helping with displays and maintaining our dedicated art room., • Cooking club: Helping practitioners organise and deliver cooking activities with the children., • Stock and supplies: Monitoring and restocking consumables, organising storage areas and helping manage nursery supplies., • Events and nursery presentation: Helping prepare for parent events, our planned coffee mornings and nursery tours, ensuring the nursery looks welcoming and presentable. These responsibilities will vary depending on the nursery's needs, and appropriate training and guidance will be provided. Cooking and kitchen management will remain the primary responsibility of the role. About You We're looking for someone who is practical, enthusiastic, organised and enjoys being part of a small, friendly team. Essential Requirements • Confident preparing fresh, home-cooked meals independently., • Basic understanding of food hygiene and safe food preparation., • Good organisational and time management skills., • Reliable, hardworking and willing to take initiative., • Friendly, approachable and comfortable working in a nursery environment., • Flexible and happy to undertake a variety of practical tasks., • Willing to undertake relevant training, including food safety, allergen awareness and safeguarding. Desirable, But Not Essential • Previous cooking experience in a nursery, school, care setting or similar environment., • Level 2 Food Safety and Hygiene for Catering qualification., • Basic computer and social media skills., • An interest in gardening, children's activities and early years education. You do not need to be a qualified chef or hold an early years qualification. If you don't already have a food hygiene qualification, The Nest will arrange and pay for appropriate online food safety training. We will also provide training in allergen awareness and our nursery's food preparation procedures. What matters most is having the right attitude, being organised and being confident preparing fresh, nutritious meals. What We Offer • Competitive hourly pay of £12.71 to £13.50, depending on experience., • 35 paid hours per week, Monday to Friday., • Daytime working hours with no evenings or weekends., • A friendly, welcoming and supportive nursery team., • A varied Pay: £12.71-£13.50 per hour Expected hours: 35.0 per week Work Location: In person

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  • Nursery Practitioner
    Nursery Practitioner
    1 month ago
    £13.5–£16 hourly
    Full-time
    Surrey

    Nursery Practitioner Level 3 Location: East Molesey Contract: Full-time, Permanent Salary: £13.50 - £16.00 per hour Hours: 8am - 6pm Monday - Friday (36-40 hours per week) A welcoming nursery in East Molesey is seeking a Level 3 or above, early years practitioner, to join their team on a permanent year-round contract. The role is based in the baby room caring for children aged 8 months to 24 months. The nursery is looking for someone who wants to build a long-term relationship with the setting, becoming a consistent member of the team. There is opportunity for professional growth within the nursery. Your role: • Working as part of a team to provide a safe, caring and stimulating educational environment, • Supporting and promoting equality and diversity throughout all areas of care and practice, • Delivering activities to support children’s learning, development, and educational needs, • Completing observations, planning and providing next steps to extend and support children’s development What you will need: • A full and relevant level 3 Early Years Practitioner qualification, • An understanding of the EYFS framework and regulations, • An understanding of planning, observing and record-keeping procedures, • Strong communication and organisational skills What the position offers: • Employee reward programme, • Training and career progression opportunities, • Pension and healthcare, • Generous holiday allowance All successful applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check, join the DBS Update Service and provide two suitable references confirming their suitability to work with children. Apply today your most up-to-date CV. Plus Staff Recruitment is a specialist Early Years and Education Recruitment Company working with Nurseries and Primary Schools settings across London, Kent and Surrey. We respect candidate confidentiality and will not share your profile to our clients or request any references without your consent. We cater for all Early Years jobs and currently have Nursery Manager, Deputy Manager, QTS, Montessori, Room Leader and Early Years Practitioner / Nursery Nurse vacancies Plus Staff Recruitment are an Equal Opportunities Employer

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  • Dental Receptionist
    Dental Receptionist
    1 month ago
    £12–£14 hourly
    Part-time
    Chessington

    Family Dental Care (FDC) provides high-quality NHS and private dental care to patients of all ages in Chessington. The practice offers a full range of services, including general dentistry, dental implants, orthodontics, teeth whitening, Invisalign, hygiene services, emergency dental care, and facial aesthetics. FDC is known for its friendly, experienced team and patient-centered approach, focusing on comfort, clear communication, and tailored treatment plans. New patients are welcome and can book appointments online or by phone, making access to care straightforward and convenient. Role Description This is an on-site Dental Receptionist role based in London. The Dental Receptionist will greet patients, manage check-in and check-out processes, and ensure a welcoming and professional front-desk experience. Responsibilities include handling incoming phone calls, responding to patient inquiries, booking and updating appointments, and maintaining accurate patient records in practice management systems. The role also involves coordinating with clinical staff, managing payment processing, and supporting the smooth daily operation of the practice. The Dental Receptionist will uphold patient confidentiality and contribute to a calm, organized reception area. • Candidates should possess strong Appointment Scheduling skills, including managing calendars, coordinating follow-up visits, and handling changes efficiently., • Candidates should possess basic Dental Care awareness to understand common treatments, terminology, and patient pathways within a dental practice., • Candidates should possess professional Phone Etiquette skills, including clear communication, polite call handling, and accurate message-taking., • Candidates should possess excellent Communication skills, with the ability to interact respectfully with patients and team members from diverse backgrounds., • Candidates should possess core Receptionist Duties capabilities, such as front-desk management, record keeping, and payment handling., • Relevant experience in a dental, medical, or healthcare reception environment is beneficial., • Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to multitask in a busy setting are desirable., • Proficiency with basic computer applications and practice management or booking systems is an advantage., • Training or qualifications in customer service, administration, or healthcare support are beneficial.

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