Job summaryFirst Steps Nursery is a purpose built NHS workplacenursery for staff working for East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust. A brand new build has been built onsite at the Conquest Hospital and opened in January 2022. The nursery provides full day care for 56 children a day aged 4 months to 8 years.We are looking to recruit a Nursery Kitchen Assistant working 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday.The successful candidate will need to hold a minimum food hygiene certificate and have had some work experience working within a catering environment. Knowledge of providing healthy balanced meals to children is essential to role.The successful candidate will also need to demonstrate they have a good knowledge of food hygiene and environmental health standards, be an effective communicator and have good organisational and problem-solving skills.In addition and asrequested by the children within our nursery, they would like the successful candidate to:- be happy with a smiley face- have lots of fun with us- give good cuddles- tell lots of stories (we like using lots of different props)- do silly dances- play lots of games with us- go on our outdoor adventures with us- like to get messy!Main duties of the jobKey duties and responsibilitiesOrdering supplies of food and lunches and collect from the main hospital kitchen where necessary.Maintaining adequate stock levels of food supplies and non-food stock to ensure operational standards are maintainedLiaise with Childcare Manager to ensure value for money and remain within budgetComplete daily information for the kitchen and work within the guidelines of the Better food protocolComplete daily information reference cleaning schedules and work within the guidelines of trust infection controlCheck temperature of refrigerator and record on a daily basis to comply with Environmental Health Regulations.Undertake relevant training in food hygiene to maintain standards and meet Ofsted and environmental health requirements.Assist childcare manager with area of Inspection related to food areas in Ofsted standards and yearly environmental health inspections.Prepare healthy option snacks and drinks for children during the day and assist with serving.Preparing tables with cutlery and serving dishes for the lunch time period.Serving lunch to children and assisting staff.Clear away all snack & lunchtime utilities used and clean area.Load dishwasher and clean kitchen areaClean all areas of kitchen, meal area and toilet and laundry areas. Maintaining high standards of hygiene within these areas.About usWe are proud to provide 'Outstanding' care and be a great place to workWe provide safe, compassionate and high quality care to half a million people living or visiting East Sussex. We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex, the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive services are provided by 7000 + members of staff working from acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites and in people's own homes.In 2020 the Care Quality Commission rated us as 'Good' overall, and 'Outstanding' for being caring and effective. The Conquest Hospital and our Community Services are rated 'Outstanding'. Eastbourne DGH rated 'Good'.In 2020, the Trust launched its ambitious 'Building for our Future' programme. This once in a lifetime programme aims to repair, redevelop and expand our hospitals, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease refer to the job description attached.If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact usPerson SpecificationQualificationsEssentialEvidence of good standard level of education including Maths and EnglishFood hygiene certificateDesirableLevel 2 childcare qualificationIntermediate food hygiene certificateFirst Aid /Paediatric First Aid trainingExperienceEssentialWorking in a catering settingOrdering supplies and stocktakingDesirableWorking with families and childrenDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications 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).Employer detailsEmployer nameEast Sussex Healthcare NHS TrustAddressConquest HospitalFirst Steps Nursery, The Conquest Hospital, 729 The RidgeSt Leonards-on-SeaTN37 7RDEmployer's websitehttp://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)