Housekeeper (30 - 40 hours per week)
* We are Toad Hall Nursery Group. Established in 1998 with over 11 nurseries, we are happy to announce we are expanding. We have built a brand new state of the art nursery in Wellingborough.
* Our staff are our biggest asset. We pride ourselves on fostering a family feel environment and we are keen to improve, develop and grow our amazing team.#
* We are looking for a housekeeper with a wealth of experience in cleaning, housekeeping and the kitchen.
We offer the following amazing benefits and opportunities within our established nursery group:
* Birthday day off or Christmas shopping day
* Company Bonus Scheme
* Long service awards at 5, 10, 15, 20 and 25 years’ service!
* Annual Christmas party for all Toad Hall Staff
* Opportunity to purchase additional Holiday
* 50% staff discount on childcare places
* Discount and savings at over 1,500 retailers through PerkPal
Key Responsibilities and Duties
Domestic
* To support with the up-keep of maintenance in conjunction with the nursery manager.
* To support the Chef with snack and meal prep, washing up and kitchen reset and cleaning.
* To organise a cleaning schedule in line with the nursery’s daily routines.
* To keep all areas of the nursery clean, tidy and hygienic, including the entrance, corridors, laundry room, children’s rooms, milk kitchen, toilet areas, windows, garden, staff room and office.
* To clean and disinfect sinks, basins, countertops, toilets, mirrors, windows, doors and floors in rooms, communal areas and main kitchen.
* To sweep, vacuum and mop floors and dust surfaces and furniture.
* Clean spillages, accidents and general dirt in a timely manner using the correct chemicals and equipment.
* To manage and organise the laundry to ensure fresh bedding is provided daily to the required rooms.
* To manage the stock control of consumables, e.g., replenishing soap, paper towels, toilet rolls.
* To manage and put away cleaning material deliveries in their allocated locations.
* To collect and empty all waste, rubbish and recyclables in the appropriate disposal area.
Health & Safety
* To have clean uniform daily, with suitable footwear – this may change when in the kitchen to appropriate kitchen wear.
* Adhere to the nursery’s policies and procedures with regards to the health, safety and welfare of self and others whilst on site.
* To be aware of and act within the guidelines of Toad Hall Nursery’s risk assessments/procedures.
* Adhere to Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) regulations.
* To ensure all cleaning and laundry products delivered are quickly unpacked and stored safely and securely in the designated storage cupboard/s at the nursery.
* To ensure the nursery is left in a safe and secure way at the end of your shift, ensuring all hazards have been removed and cleaning storage and laundry doors secured.
* To follow standard food hygiene procedures e.g. food temperature checks and monitoring (recording this daily) and infection/cross contamination control procedures.
* To ensure that equipment and materials (including the dishwasher, microwave, oven, fridge and freezer) are cleaned and everything is cleared away leaving the kitchen neat and tidy at the end of the day in line with the daily and weekly cleaning checklist.
* To assist the chef in receiving and unload food and deliveries and store food correctly. Comply with stock rotation and ensure the correct food temperature is maintained.
* You will be supplied with a uniform.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status. We take safeguarding seriously and follow safe recruitment procedures. An enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.
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