Job summary
Are you an organised proactive individual who wants to make a real difference to our nursery, working in a friendly and welcoming environment? If so then we're looking for an enthusiastic Kitchen Assistant to join our team!
We offer childcare to children aged 3 month- 5 years in our purpose built nursery. You will work in our two kitchens preparing snacks, clearing/ washing up after meals, and serving food provided by our caterers.
You'll use our supply systems to order meals and provision, and will work closely with our nursery teams to ensure the catering system runs smoothly.
Taplins operates two purpose built nurseries supporting our local NHS staff, and being part of the UHS family means you'll have access to lots of great benefits such as a generous holiday allowance and closed on bank holidays, and a discount scheme.
We're open Monday- Friday from 7am to 6.30pm (the successful candidates shifts will normally be 9.15-5.15pm) and closed on bank holidays.
Main duties of the job
Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.
For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the 'Job Description and Main Responsibilities' section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.
About us
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.
All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Responsibilities
- Work as part of a welcoming and supportive team meeting the needs of small groups of children.
- Organised and proactive- this is a busy role.
- Prepare snacks, clear/ wash up after meals, and serve food provided by our caterers.
- Use our supply systems to order meals and provisions
Please note, this role does not involve cooking.
What we are looking for
- Youll need to be calm and organised.
- Youll need to be committed and reliable.
- We are a busy service and team working is essential to meet each childs needs, so youll need to be ready to work closely with others.
- Good attention to detail to ensure children who have allergies receive the correct food.
If this is you, wed love to meet you!
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Responsibilities
- Work as part of a welcoming and supportive team meeting the needs of small groups of children.
- Organised and proactive- this is a busy role.
- Prepare snacks, clear/ wash up after meals, and serve food provided by our caterers.
- Use our supply systems to order meals and provisions
Please note, this role does not involve cooking.
What we are looking for
- Youll need to be calm and organised.
- Youll need to be committed and reliable.
- We are a busy service and team working is essential to meet each childs needs, so youll need to be ready to work closely with others.
- Good attention to detail to ensure children who have allergies receive the correct food.
If this is you, wed love to meet you!
Person Specification
Qualifications / training required
Essential
- Basic literacy and numeracy skills including clear verbal communication skills
- Willingness to complete food hygiene qualification/ allergy awareness training asap (if not already held).
- Evidence of willingness to keep training updated
Desirable
- Existing food hygiene qualification
- Existing allergy awareness training completed.
Previous or relevant experience necessary
Essential
- Working in a team environment
Desirable
- Food preparation and handling experience
Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Person Specification
Qualifications / training required
Essential
- Basic literacy and numeracy skills including clear verbal communication skills
- Willingness to complete food hygiene qualification/ allergy awareness training asap (if not already held).
- Evidence of willingness to keep training updated
Desirable
- Existing food hygiene qualification
- Existing allergy awareness training completed.
Previous or relevant experience necessary
Essential
- Working in a team environment
Desirable
- Food preparation and handling experience
Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
