Temporary Housekeeper

**TEMPORARY HOUSEKEEPER ROLE REQUIRED**
**3-6 MONTHS PERIOD**
**HAPPITOTS ERSKINE**
**Monday - Friday**
We are requiring a Nursery Housekeeper, to join our fantastic team at Happitots ERSKINE, who loves being around children Who will shares our values.
You will work as part of a team and be responsible for keeping our nursery clean and tidy and carry out some light cooking duties to provide our lovely children with healthy snacks.
**Tasks include;**
- Perform a variety of cleaning activities such as sweeping, mopping, dusting and polishing
- Ensure all rooms are cared for and inspected according to standards
- Protect equipment and make sure there are no inadequacies
- Notify management on any damages, deficits and disturbances
- Check stocking levels of all consumables and replace when appropriate
- Adhere strictly to rules regarding health and safety and be aware of any company-related practices
- To prepare nutritious meals and snacks, suitable for children from birth - 5 years, following nursery menu and catering for special dietary requirements.
- To maintain a high standard of personal hygiene including a neat and tidy appearance.
- To cook and store foods with a high standard of hygiene.
- To wear appropriate protective clothing whilst in the kitchen.
- To correctly store and label all foods fresh or frozen.
- To safely dispose of all kitchen waste.
- To maintain all kitchen equipment including the cleaning and washing of crockery and cutlery.
- To maintain records required by law

**About us**
We pride ourselves on offering children a wide range of activities and all of our children have access to outdoor play areas offering the opportunity for regular outdoor learning experiences across of all areas of the curriculum. Playrooms within our nursery are generously proportioned, carefully planned and extensively resourced to create inspiring learning environments in which children can grow and learn with confidence.
We offer:

- Competitive Salary
- Uniform
- Company Benefits
- Discounts on childcare

**About you**
- Food Hygiene Certificate is desirable but not essential as training will be provided
- Be able to communicate effectively with staff and children
- Proven experience as a cleaner or housekeeper

You will need to either be a PVG member for regulated work with children or be willing to become a PVG scheme member, which we will pay for.

**Job Type**: Part-time