CAREERS

ABOUT FELLOWSHIP HOUSE CHILDREN’S CENTRE

We are a diverse childcare setting in London where we have been meeting the needs of our community since 1991. The nursery is open from 7.45am to 6.15pm Monday to Friday, offering full time and part time places to facilitate different family needs. We aim to ensure to that the children, parents, and staff from our diverse community setting, build a strong sense of self, to be resilient in the face of adversity, and feel they have a voice to make a positive difference. 

Our vision is that our children will join the wider community with the building blocks to reach their full potential, have a positive attitude towards others, and an eagerness to learn, we hope to reach this by providing high quality holistic care and a personalised service, listening, and working together with parents.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Person reports to: Committee

The role of the Nursery Manager is to provide professional leadership and management of the nursery, to effectively manage the day-to day running of the nursery and to deliver the highest standards of care and education. You will be expected to comply with all regulatory requirements and support staff to feel confident within their roles.

You will hold a full and relevant qualification in Early Years at Level 6, understand and ensure the requirements of the EYFS and Ofsted are met and have experience working in a busy nursery setting in a leadership position. An enhanced DBS is required.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• To provide a positive practice role model to ensure that the FHCC values are maintained and promoted.
• Promote high standards of quality within the nursery in respect of the environment, resources and experiences offered to children.
• Ensure that all children attending the nursery receive rich and stimulating experiences appropriate to their age and stage of development.
• Ensure that practice and provision in the nursery meets the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage.
• Ensure that children are kept safe, and that staff understand when it is necessary to follow Safeguarding Procedures.
• Promote and facilitate partnerships with parents/carers and other family members.
• Support the development of good practice with regards to special needs and inclusion.
• Support pre-school staff in delivering the Foundation Stage; ensure that provision in the nursery meets the requirements of the local EYDCP in relation to nursery education grant funding for three and four-year-olds.
• Establish, develop and maintain highly professional working relationships with relevant Local Authority Departments, regulatory bodies and other agencies.
• Create and maintain a culture of self-evaluation and reflective practise throughout the nursery, including involving staff in decision making.
• Manage the day-to-day operation in order to ensure the health and safety of the children, their parents and carers, the team, and any visitors to the nursery.
• Adhere to all health and safety policies and procedures.
• Be fully aware of all emergency and security procedures.
• Be responsible for ensuring the nursery remains compliant in respect of suitably trained staff with relevant first aid qualifications.
• Be responsible for ensuring that all staff receive Health and Safety training.
• Maintain accurate records, ratios and produce management information as required.
• Facilitate inspections by regulatory bodies and implement any recommendations.
• Ensure accurate reporting in respect of occupancy, quality, and standards.
• Recruit, induct, support, train and appraise all staff to ensure delivery of high-quality childcare practice.
• Develop a well-qualified and experienced team able to meet and exceed all relevant standards.
• Identify training needs; develop training plans and evaluate training undertaken by staff and yourself.
• Work in conjunction with Human Resources and committee in disciplinary and grievance investigations and hearings.
• Develop open and positive working relationships with staff.
• Proactively represent the Company and advance its interests in the local community.
• Promote the nursery to current parents and potential customers.
• To show parents around the nursery facilities and send out important information to parents.
• To ensure that equality of access and opportunity is afforded to all staff, parents, and children. 
• To ensure organisation of staffing schedules and holiday rotas to ensure adequate staffing levels are maintained in accordance with ratios and nursery procedures.
• Support the implementation of any quality assurance scheme identified as appropriate by your early years’ advisor.
• Ensure that all staff develop and maintain friendly and professional relationships with parents and carers.
• Plan and attend monthly meetings for staff to discuss current issues, updated policies, and any other important information.
• Be responsible for ensuring that all complaints and concerns are actively resolved in a timely manner and that these are reported to the committee.
• Responsible for some administrative duties associated with the nursery.
• Adhere to all Company policies and procedures.
• Ensure that the Company’s polices on diversity and equal opportunities are adhered to.
• Undertake any other duties as reasonably requested by committee.

LOCATION & COMMITMENTS

• Permanent contract.
• Full-time.
• 40 hours per week.
• Fellowship House Children Centre, St Bartholomew’s Rd, E6.
• May be asked to work some weekends.

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

The ability to manage your own time and prioritise tasks.

Have a Professional and friendly demeanour.

flexible approach.

Personal hygiene.

You are required to have a recognised level 5 with a commitment to gaining at least a level 6.

Have knowledge of Allergens.

Have sufficient knowledge on safeguarding procedures.

Have sound knowledge of health and safety issues.

Strong organisational skills with the ability to multi-task.

Ability to Work as part of a team

CONTACT US TO APPLY

contact@fellowshiphouse.org.uk

ABOUT FELLOWSHIP HOUSE CHILDREN’S CENTRE

We are a diverse childcare setting in London where we have been meeting the needs of our community since 1991. The nursery is open from 7.45am to 6.15pm Monday to Friday, offering full time and part time places to facilitate different family needs. We aim to ensure to that the children, parents, and staff from our diverse community setting, build a strong sense of self, to be resilient in the face of adversity, and feel they have a voice to make a positive difference. 

Our vision is that our children will join the wider community with the building blocks to reach their full potential, have a positive attitude towards others, and an eagerness to learn, we hope to reach this by providing high quality holistic care and a personalised service, listening, and working together with parents.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Person reports to: Manager.

The role of the Deputy Manager is to assist the Nursery Manager to provide professional leadership and management of the nursery and to help ensure that all children receive the highest standards of care and education for children aged 6 months–5 years. In the absence of the Nursery Manager, the Deputy will undertake the overall day-to-day management of the nursery. To ensure the nursery runs smoothly to promote a solid foundation of good practice for staff, volunteers, and parents. 

You will hold a full and relevant qualification in Early Years at Level 3 or above, understand and ensure the requirements of the EYFS and Ofsted are met and have experience working in a busy nursery setting in a leadership position. An enhanced DBS is required.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• To provide a positive practice role model to ensure that the FHCC values are maintained and promoted.
• To ensure that equality of access and opportunity is afforded to all staff, parents and children.
• To assist with the general running of the nursery, ensuring notices etc. are current.
• To work in partnership with parents/carers, informing them about the nursery and its curriculum, responding to parents’ queries via emails, telephone and face to face and encouraging parents’ involvement.
• To Support staff and manager as necessary.
• To ensure interactions with and communications about team members are professional at all times
• To provide high quality care and education for all children including their individual needs while attending the setting.
• To assist with the planning and organisation of staffing schedules and holiday rotas to ensure adequate staffing levels are maintained in accordance with ratios and nursery procedures.
• To assist the Manager in showing parents around the nursery facilities and sending out information
• To maintain awareness of what is happening throughout the whole nursery
• Ensure staff use the time available to carry out their relevant duties relating to their responsibilities including Planning, organising activities and maintenance of records which identify children’s individual needs, through observations and assessments.
• Cover the administration tasks in the office of the Centre Manager when required
• To support other staff in delivering appropriate play opportunities based on the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum that enables children to make individual progress.
• To undertake designated officer roles as directed
• To attend nursery committee meetings and management meetings, feeding back appropriate information to the wider team, when necessary,
• To attend all training required as part of continued professional development
• To be responsible for the safeguarding and prevent duty standards, making sure they are appropriate for the needs of young children and ensuring staffs compliance and awareness.
• To ensure confidentiality of all information received and ensure that it is shared appropriately.
• To be involved in out of working hours activities, e.g., training, planning meetings, monthly staff meetings, parents evening, fundraising events etc.
• To support the effective interview and selection process as required
• To support staff in managing children’s behaviour, implementing the Safeguarding children policy.
• To undertake any other tasks as requested by manager or the organisation in order to contribute to the continued effectiveness of the service and the organisation as a whole.
• Support finance company to keep Companies House and Charity Commission information updated.
• Assist with strategic planning for nursery growth including marketing and nursery occupancy.
• Assist in nursery budgeting.
• Support manager in keeping education portal updated, including funding entitlements.
• To manage payroll and nursery fees.

LOCATION & COMMITMENTS

• Permanent contract.
• Full-time.
• 40 hours per week.
• Fellowship House Children Centre, St Bartholomew’s Rd, E6.
• May be asked to work some weekends.

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

The ability to manage your own time and prioritise tasks.

Have a Professional and friendly demeanour.

flexible approach.

Personal hygiene.

You are required to have a recognised level 2 or 3 qualification in food hygiene.

Have knowledge of Allergens.

Have sufficient knowledge on safeguarding procedures.

Have sound knowledge of health and safety issues .

Strong organisational skills with the ability to multi-task.

Ability to Work as part of a team

CONTACT US TO APPLY

contact@fellowshiphouse.org.uk

ABOUT FELLOWSHIP HOUSE CHILDREN’S CENTRE

We are a diverse childcare setting in London where we have been meeting the needs of our community since 1991. The nursery is open from 7.45am to 6.15pm Monday to Friday, offering full time and part time places to facilitate different family needs. We aim to ensure to that the children, parents, and staff from our diverse community setting, build a strong sense of self, to be resilient in the face of adversity, and feel they have a voice to make a positive difference. 

Our vision is that our children will join the wider community with the building blocks to reach their full potential, have a positive attitude towards others, and an eagerness to learn, we hope to reach this by providing high quality holistic care and a personalised service, listening, and working together with parents.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Person reports to: Manager.

You will be providing the highest level of care and education for children attending the nursery. As a team leader you will be required to make sure the individual needs of children in your care are identified and met, that your room adheres to company policies, procedures and operational practices at all times, and form positive working relationships with children, staff, parents and carers.

You will ideally hold a level 3 qualification in Childcare, Education and Learning; however, we will also consider candidates who hold their level 2 qualification and have demonstrable experience working in a busy nursery.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide a positive practice role model to ensure that the Company values are maintained.
• Ensure that equality of access and opportunity is afforded to all staff, parents, and children.

• Work in partnership with early years professionals, for example Health Visitors and SEN services.
• Never leave the room / nursery / childcare location and put your colleagues at risk of being out of ratio – unless in case of emergency Contribute to maintaining an attractive and welcoming environment.
• Prepare and supervise activities.
• Read, understand, and implement all Company policies, procedures and operational practices, especially safeguarding children, equal opportunities, behaviour management and health and safety.  All policies and procedures will be accessible through the Bright HR app.
• Ensure that practice and provision in the nursery meets the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage.
• Ensure that any changes to policies, procedures and operational practices are adhered to within the required timescale.
• Notify the manager of any concerns or issues regarding company policies, procedures, and operational practices.
• To promote at all times good relations between staff members, parents, and children, and promote the quality ethos of the nursery.
• Maintain a positive attitude at all times with children, parents, visitors, and work colleagues.
• Work in partnership with parents/carers, recognising that parents are their children’s first educators, and encourage parental involvement in the nursery, including attending parent’s meetings and open days.
• Ensure confidentiality, where appropriate, is maintained.
• Attend regular staff meetings, planning meetings and undertake training as required.
• Ensure that all children’s profiles are up to date, look out for progression and continuity of development alongside the Early Years Foundation Stage. 
• Facilitate staff supervisions and set individual targets for staff based on performance outcome. 

• Action and monitor all child safeguarding / protection issues / accidents to ensure that any remedial action is taken immediately. Ensure close monitoring of children about whom there are concerns.
• Work as part of a team to ensure that the company’s values are maintained.
• Make sure attendance registers are maintained.

Please note that this job description is not exhaustive, and you are required to carry out other duties in line with your role. This job description may be reviewed in the future.

LOCATION & COMMITMENTS

• Permanent contract.
• Full-time.
• 40 hours per week.
• Fellowship House Children Centre, St Bartholomew’s Rd, E6.
• May be asked to work some weekends.

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

The ability to manage your own time and prioritise tasks.

The ability to motivate those in your team to follow a common goal.

Have a Professional and friendly demeanour.

flexible approach.

Personal hygiene.

You are required to have a recognised level 2 or 3 qualification in food hygiene.

Have knowledge of Allergens.

Have sufficient knowledge on safeguarding procedures.

Have sound knowledge of health and safety issues .

Strong organisational skills with the ability to multi-task.

Ability to Work as part of a team

CONTACT US TO APPLY

contact@fellowshiphouse.org.uk

ABOUT FELLOWSHIP HOUSE CHILDREN’S CENTRE

We are a diverse childcare setting in London where we have been meeting the needs of our community since 1991. The nursery is open from 7.45am to 6.15pm Monday to Friday, offering full time and part time places to facilitate different family needs. We aim to ensure to that the children, parents, and staff from our diverse community setting, build a strong sense of self, to be resilient in the face of adversity, and feel they have a voice to make a positive difference. 

Our vision is that our children will join the wider community with the building blocks to reach their full potential, have a positive attitude towards others, and an eagerness to learn, we hope to reach this by providing high quality holistic care and a personalised service, listening, and working together with parents.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Person reports to: Manager.

You will be providing the highest level of care and education for children attending the nursery. 

You will ideally hold a level 3 qualification in Childcare, Education and Learning; however, we will also consider candidates who hold their level 2 qualification and have demonstrable experience working in a busy nursery.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide high quality care and activities for the children and to recognise both individual and group requirements in a secure, safe and stimulating environment.

• Ensure you are familiar with the key policies and procedures, especially safeguarding children, equal opportunities, behaviour management and health and safety.  All policies and procedures will be accessible through the Bright HR app.

• Work in partnership with early years professionals, for example Health Visitors and SEN services.

• Within reason to comply with requests to work outside normal hours, for example to cover if staff unexpectedly have to leave the room or are called away. This includes requests from the nursery to work weekends for training purposes.

• Participate in room and staff meetings.

• Never leave the room / nursery / childcare location and put your colleagues at risk of being out of ratio – unless in case of emergency.

• Attend training and development courses as directed by your manager.

• Deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage framework and any other appropriate guidance for young children in accordance with nursery policy and guidelines.

• Observe each child’s progress and report on achievements, looking for progression and continuity alongside the Early Years Foundation Stage.

• Understand and participate in the key person system. To ensure that your own key profiles are up to date and maintained at the required quality level.

• Ensure that you have a clear understanding of the settling of new children into your room as well as the transitioning of children from your room to others in the nursery, or those going to school.

• Support the children in serving their own food, milk, drinks and snacks and encourage good nutrition and sociable eating.

• Assist children with personal care, including changing nappies, assisting with toileting and other associated welfare duties. 

• Carry out risk assessments twice daily to ensure the room / nursery is tidy, safe, clean and secure for children, staff, parents/carers and visitors. 

• Maintain attendance registers.

• Accept and manage medicine into the nursery.

• Work in partnership with parents/carers, recognising that parents are their children’s first educators, and encourage parental involvement in the nursery, including attending parent’s meetings and open days.

• Provide feedback to parents about their child’s day at the nursery via the blossom app. Inform parents when their child is sick or not their normal self.

• Assist room leader to ensure displays are changed regularly and in line with themes and seasons, that everything in the room that needs to be is appropriately labelled.

• Answer the phone or entry phone system as appropriate.

Please note that this job description is not exhaustive, and you are required to carry out other duties in line with your role. This job description may be reviewed in the future.

LOCATION & COMMITMENTS

• Permanent contract.
• Full-time.
• 40 hours, per week 
• Fellowship House Children Centre, St Bartholomew’s Rd, E6.
• May be asked to work some weekends.

Candidate requirements

The ability to manage your own time and prioritise tasks.

Have a Professional and friendly demeanour.

flexible approach.

Personal hygiene.

You are required to have a recognised level 2 or 3 qualification in food hygiene.

Have knowledge of Allergens.

Have sufficient knowledge on safeguarding procedures.

Have sound knowledge of health and safety issues .

Strong organisational skills with the ability to multi-task.

Ability to Work as part of a team

CONTACT US TO APPLY

contact@fellowshiphouse.org.uk

ABOUT FELLOWSHIP HOUSE CHILDREN’S CENTRE

We are a diverse childcare setting in London where we have been meeting the needs of our community since 1991. The nursery is open from 7.45am to 6.15pm Monday to Friday, offering full time and part time places to facilitate different family needs. We aim to ensure to that the children, parents, and staff from our diverse community setting, build a strong sense of self, to be resilient in the face of adversity, and feel they have a voice to make a positive difference. 

Our vision is that our children will join the wider community with the building blocks to reach their full potential, have a positive attitude towards others, and an eagerness to learn, we hope to reach this by providing high quality holistic care and a personalised service, listening, and working together with parents.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Person reports to: Manager/Room Leader.

Bank staff are required by nurseries to cover for or supplement their permanent or part time staff. Typically bank staff cover for sickness, absence, holidays, and periods of temporary fluctuation in child numbers. Bank staff should understand and apply the settings policies and procedures. You will be expected to provide the highest level of care and education for children attending the nursery. 

Employment is on a casual zero-hour basis, and you will be contacted via WhatsApp if and when work is available, sometimes at very short notice – early in the morning. Please note that we are unable to guarantee hours of work.

You will ideally hold a level 2 qualification in Childcare, Education and Learning.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide high quality care and activities for the children and to recognise both individual and group requirements in a secure, safe and stimulating environment. 

• Ensure you are familiar with the key policies and procedures, especially safeguarding children, equal opportunities, behaviour management and health and safety. You will be provided with a copy of the nursery’s guide to policies and procedures. 

• Within reason to be able to respond to requests to work at a setting, sometimes at short notice. 

• To uphold the confidentiality of the setting at all times. 

• Never leave the room / nursery / childcare location and put your colleagues at risk of being out of ratio – unless in case of emergency. 

• To promote at all times good relations between staff members, parents and children, and promote the quality ethos of the setting. 

• Assist in the implementation of the typical day within the setting. 

• Assist with child routines such as sleeping, feeding and general supervision. 

• Assist with the care, maintenance and security of all equipment and toys within the setting. 

• Be aware of child protection issues and accidents to ensure that any remedial action is taken immediately. 

• Ensure that no child is ever left on their own in the room / nursery / outing. 

• Support the children in serving their own food, milk, drinks, and snacks and encourage good nutrition and sociable eating. 

• Assist children with personal care, including changing nappies, assisting with toileting and other associated welfare duties. Ensure you consult the up-to-date care plan for each child in your care. 

• Action and monitor all child safeguarding / protection issues / accidents to ensure that any action is taken immediately. Following the settings policies and procedures, ensuring management/safeguarding lead are informed of any concerns.

• Ensure the room is kept tidy and organised to allow for the efficient use of time and to maintain the high-quality standards that we have set as our on-going objective. 

• Clean obvious marks or spillages (doors, floors, walls etc) as soon as they happen, within reason. 

• Ensure rooms, toilets and corridors are left tidy and cleared away at the end of the day to include children’s clothes and shoes, resources, cups, plates, utensils, food, drink etc.

• Help Maintain the safety and security of all children, employees, and visitors to the setting. 

• Be familiar with the settings Health and Safety policy. 

• Ensure the cleanliness of the children at all times. 

• Ensure that all information relating to the setting, its operation, children, staff, and parents / carers is treated with the utmost sensitivity and confidentiality.

please note that the manager reserves the right to update your roles and responsibilities, from time to time, to reflect changes in, or to, your job. The list of duties in the job description should not be regarded as exclusive or exhaustive.

LOCATION & COMMITMENTS

• Casual contract.
• Hours Varies depending on the requirements.
• Fellowship House Children Centre, St Bartholomew’s Rd, E6.

Candidate requirements

The ability to manage your own time and prioritise tasks.

Have a Professional and friendly demeanour.

flexible approach.

Personal hygiene.

Have knowledge of Allergens.

Have sufficient knowledge on safeguarding procedures.

Have sound knowledge of health and safety issues .

Strong organisational skills with the ability to multi-task.

Ability to Work as part of a team.

CONTACT US TO APPLY

contact@fellowshiphouse.org.uk

ABOUT FELLOWSHIP HOUSE CHILDREN’S CENTRE

We are a diverse childcare setting in London where we have been meeting the needs of our community since 1991. The nursery is open from 7.45am to 6.15pm Monday to Friday, offering full time and part time places to facilitate different family needs. We aim to ensure to that the children, parents, and staff from our diverse community setting, build a strong sense of self, to be resilient in the face of adversity, and feel they have a voice to make a positive difference. 

Our vision is that our children will join the wider community with the building blocks to reach their full potential, have a positive attitude towards others, and an eagerness to learn, we hope to reach this by providing high quality holistic care and a personalised service, listening, and working together with parents.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Person reports to: Manager.

The office administrator’s role is to provide administrative support for the Children’s Centre ensuring the smooth running of the company’s office. You will undertake administrative tasks, ensuring the rest of the staff has adequate support to work efficiently.

The tasks of the office administrator will include responding to mail (post and electronic) organising and filing documents. The ideal candidate will be competent in prioritising and working with little supervision. They will need to be self-motivated and trustworthy.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• To work in accordance with and uphold the centres policies and procedures.
• Maintaining security for the building by maintaining a visual on the main entrance and security camera of the building. 
• Notifying appropriate people that a visitor has arrived to see them.
• Keeping track of the people arriving for appointments and when they leave the building.
• Log staff overtime, holiday, and sickness.
• Answering phone calls and responding appropriately to the caller’s needs.
• To operate an appropriate filing system and administrative duties.
• Organise and schedule appointments.
• Attend meetings, take, and distribute minutes to staff.
• Write and distribute email, correspondence memos, letters, faxes, and forms.
• Develop and maintain a filing system, create files for new children
• Order nursery supplies including weekly food order and room resources. Research new deals and suppliers.
• Maintain emergency contact lists, staff, and children’s information.
• Book travel arrangements for nursery trips. 
• Submit credit card and petty cash expense reports.
• Provide general support to visitors
• Act as the point of contact for external clients
• Liaise with room leaders to handle requests and queries from senior managers
• To work as part of a team and contribute to team meetings and development.
• To undertake training identified as relevant to the post 
• Carrying out any other duties as may be reasonably required.

LOCATION & COMMITMENTS

• Permanent contract.
• part-time.
• 20 hours per week.
• Fellowship House Children Centre, St Bartholomew’s Rd, E6.
• May be asked to work some weekends due to training.

Candidate requirements

Experience as an Administrative Assistant or Office Admin Assistant

Knowledge of office management systems and procedures

Working knowledge of office equipment, like printers and fax machines

Proficiency in MS Office (MS Excel and MS PowerPoint, in particular)

Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritise work

Attention to detail and problem-solving skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong organisational skills with the ability to multi-task

Professional and friendly demeanour.

CONTACT US TO APPLY

contact@fellowshiphouse.org.uk

ABOUT FELLOWSHIP HOUSE CHILDREN’S CENTRE

We are a diverse childcare setting in London where we have been meeting the needs of our community since 1991. The nursery is open from 7.45am to 6.15pm Monday to Friday, offering full time and part time places to facilitate different family needs. We aim to ensure to that the children, parents, and staff from our diverse community setting, build a strong sense of self, to be resilient in the face of adversity, and feel they have a voice to make a positive difference. 

Our vision is that our children will join the wider community with the building blocks to reach their full potential, have a positive attitude towards others, and an eagerness to learn, we hope to reach this by providing high quality holistic care and a personalised service, listening, and working together with parents.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Person reports to: Manager/Deputy Manager.

The nursery is looking for an experienced cook with a passion for preparing fresh meals using fresh ingredients and the ability to cook healthy food from scratch.  The cook must have a natural warm personality to fit in with our friendly community run nursery. The right candidate will be up to date with all environmental health guidelines and have awareness of allergies and allergens. You must be willing to complete training and refresh knowledge and must hold a level 3 Food Safety qualification. An enhanced DBS is required.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• To be responsible for the day-to-day running of the kitchen, ensuring compliance with registration and legislative requirements at all times.
• Responsible for the planning and preparation of food to provide meals in accordance with our nursery menus and food policies.
• Ensure that all individual dietary requirements are catered for in line with parental guidance.
• Maintain necessary kitchen procedures and records in accordance with environmental Health policies and processes.
• To prepare a weekly shopping list and help with putting the shopping away.
• Liaise with nursery Administration Assistant on the ordering of necessary kitchen equipment and order food in line with the menu, show the ability to order correct amounts of food and control kitchen stock.
• To undertake any other reasonable catering duties as requested by the Nursery Manager.
• Ensure the kitchen and equipment is kept suitably clean at all times including walls, and floors, following a cleaning schedule. On a daily basis all crockery, cutlery and cooking utensils are washed in accordance with food safety guidelines.
• Ensure that all foods are ready at the specified time and correctly served.
• To maintain the company’s equal opportunities policy ensuring that children, parents, and the staff team are valued, and practice is positive and non-discriminatory.
• To ensure you have a clean uniform, including head wear, daily and wear suitable footwear for working in a busy kitchen space.
• To give feedback to the Nursery Manager about the kitchen including any situation that may be detrimental to the company.
• Ensure the effective and regular removal of waste materials to the designated waste area.
• The ability to work as part of a team and use your own initiative.
• To have total responsibility of the kitchen, cleaning all of the equipment and appliances, take temperatures of the food, fridge and freezer and record these in the kitchen file.
• Responsible for control, storage, and rotation of kitchen stock.
• Maintain an awareness of food allergies keeping an up-to-date log of all children in the nursery, working with the staff team during new admissions.
• Update your knowledge and awareness of Health and Safety issues including COSHH regularly.
• To be responsible for the hygiene and complete all Risk Assessment within the kitchen area.
• Prevent cross contamination of food within the kitchen area.

LOCATION & COMMITMENTS

• Permanent contract.
• Full-time.
• 32.5 hours per week.
• Fellowship House Children Centre, St Bartholomew’s Rd, E6.
• May be asked to work some weekends due to training.

Candidate requirements

The ability to manage your own time and prioritise tasks.

Have a Professional and friendly demeanour.

flexible approach.

Personal hygiene.

You are required to have a recognised level 2 or 3 qualification in food hygiene.

Have knowledge of Allergens.

Have sufficient knowledge on safeguarding procedures.

Have sound knowledge of health and safety issues .

Strong organisational skills with the ability to multi-task.

CONTACT US TO APPLY

contact@fellowshiphouse.org.uk