Nursery Lunch cover/Kitchen assistant
23 days ago
Southampton
🌿 Join Our Team at Woodberry Day Nursery – Kitchen Assistant (Lunch Cover) 🌿 \n\n 📍 Location: Woodberry Fawley, on the edge of the beautiful New Forest \n🕒 Hours: 35 hours per week | Monday–Friday | 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM (with 45 minutes unpid lunch) \n💰 Salary: £10.00 – £12.30 per hour (based on qualifications and experience) \n\n Since 1997, Woodberry Fawley has been a nurturing, purpose-built nursery surrounded by nature. Our spacious setting offers children endless opportunities for discovery, learning, and play – indoors and out. With dedicated age-specific rooms, a calming sensory space, and a wraparound outdoor area, we create a truly enriching environment for early years development. \n\n 🚗 Easy Commute: Excellent bus links and free onsite parking available. \n\n🌟 Why Join Woodberry & Family First?\n\n\n\t • Generous Annual Leave: 24 days + your birthday off + bank holidays\n\t, • Childcare Discount: 75% off nursery fees for team members\n\t, • Health & Wellbeing: Confidential employee assistance helpline\n\t, • Career Development: Tailored learning and progression opportunities\n\t, • Pension Scheme: Secure your future with our competitive plan\n\t, • Referral Bonuses: Earn rewards for bringing great people into our team\n\t, • Team Culture: Enjoy company events, celebrations, and a supportive work environment\n\n\n🍽️ Your Role:\n\n\n\t, • Support lunchtime and end-of-day supervision across all age groups\n\t, • Prepare and serve nutritious teas for children\n\t, • Maintain a clean, safe kitchen environment in line with hygiene standards\n\t, • Manage stock and supplies efficiently\n\t, • Supervise and engage children during mealtimes, promoting healthy eating habits\n\t, • Help with light cleaning and household tasks\n\t, • Create a calm, nurturing atmosphere during mealtimes\n\n\n✅ What We’re Looking For:\n\n\n\t, • Experience managing dietary requirements and food allergies\n\t\t, • Knowledge of COSHH regulations\n\t\t, • Relevant cooking experience in domestic or commercial settings\n\t\t, • Fluent English (GCSE grade C or equivalent)\n\t\t, • Right to work in the UK (valid passport or EU Settlement Scheme status)\n\t\n\t\n\t, • Passion for cooking for young children\n\t\t