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Posting Date:

10/06/2025

Branch:

England

Referencenumber:

10000000000000024

Postcode:

HP16

Area:

Great Missenden

Salary:

23296/Annually

Start Date:

30/06/2025

Job Type:

Part Time

Education:

DESIRABLE: Food Hygiene Certificate, Ofsted approved Paediatric First Aid qualification, Safeguarding Certificate, Level 2 Nursery Catering Assistant Job Description A nursery in Great Missenden are looking for a Nursery Catering Assistant to join their team.
Based on a 35 hour week ( 1030am – 530pm Monday – Friday) 
Salary is £23,296 per annum (potential for this to increase slightly depending on experience)


RESPONSIBILITIES & MAIN DUTIES:

Day to day running of the kitchen ensuring all health & safety and food hygiene standards are complied with.

· To ensure our Safeguarding Policy is followed.

· To be fully aware of the operational policies and procedures and ensure they are followed and implemented.

· Ensure good standards of safety, hygiene and cleanliness are always maintained.

· Setting up, clearing and cleaning of snack/lunch tables and surrounding floor area

· To keep up to date with any food allergies/intolerances ensuring ALL staff are aware and each child is given the correct food and drink

· Provide each child with a healthy snack mid-morning and mid-afternoon along with their hot meal.

· To heat and prepare each hot meal to the correct guidelines.

· Encourage children to join in with the signing and singing of our snack song.

· Assist with the supervision of all mealtimes, ensuring that children’s dietary and cultural needs are met, and consideration is given to allergy requirements. Ensure the children are using correct table manners, showing good behaviour and where necessary encourage eating.

· Ensure the kitchen, yurt, poly tunnel and undercover outside area is kept clean and tidy.

· Attend out of hours events such as staff meetings/staff training.

· To contribute to their supervision and staff appraisal

· Promote The Shepherd’s Hut

· Uphold the values of The Shepherd’s Hut Outdoor Day Nursery

· Keep up to date with current good practice

· To perform any other duties as deemed necessary by Nursery/Deputy Manager or Management team.

Person Specification:

· A MUST – Resilience to working outdoors in all weathers (most days will require snacks/lunch to be provided outside)

· A team player who is cheerful and encouraging with a positive approach

· Excellent organisation skills, reliable and driven

· A warm approach towards children

· Proven ability to adapt quickly to change is essential

· Punctual, honest and enthusiastic

· Ability to be solution focused

· A positive approach to training and personal development

· Be adaptable and versatile.


Desirable qualifications:

• Food Hygiene Certificate, Level 2

DBS

• Ofsted approved Paediatric First Aid qualification (PFA)

• Safeguarding Certificate, Level 2


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Beacon House, Stokenchurch Business Park, Ibstone Rd
Bucks, Stokenchurch, HP14 3FE
01628 522 212
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