Kitchen/Housekeeping Assistant

Kitchen / Housekeeping Assistant

Location: Andover
Hours: 8am-2pm and 12pm-6pm 30 hours per week Monday-Friday
Salary: up to £13.01 per hour
Two Positions Available!

ABOUT US:

We don’t mean to brag... but we’re kind of a big deal!

Finkley Nurseries is part of the Attraction Nurseries family — a growing childcare group delivering high-quality early years education across the UK.

At our Andover setting, we create a nurturing, engaging environment where children can explore, learn, and grow every single day.

In short, we help children have the best possible start in life — supporting families and creating meaningful experiences along the way

We are currently looking to hire two kitchen assistants to support our Nursery each day. 8am-2pm and 12pm-6pm.

Our ethos says it all:
✨ Happy Children. Happy Parents. Happy Staff.

That’s where you come in...

The Benefits (The Stuff That Matters)

· Internal Qualification scheme — earn an additional +30p per hour- increase your hourly rate through WOW moments, planning & checklists
· Up to 6 weeks holiday + your birthday of
· volunteer day — support a charity of your choice
· 50% childcare discount
· Wellbeing support (Health Assured + attendance rewards)
· 100 + training courses + SENCO
· £100 welcome bonus for resources
· Free uniform & DBS
· Referral bonuses up to £750
· Free family access to Finkley down farm and Solstice softplay

THE ROLE:

We’re looking for a reliable, organised Kitchen Assistant / Housekeeping Assistant to support our nursery team and keep everything running smoothly behind the scenes.

This role is perfect if you:
✔️ Like staying busy
✔️ Take pride in keeping things clean and organised
✔️ Enjoy being part of a team

This role is all about supporting, serving, and keeping things running smoothly.

You’ll be responsible for:

Kitchen Support

• Serve meals and snacks to children

• Prepare and organise meal areas

• Support with clearing, cleaning, and resetting after mealtimes

• Always follow food hygiene and safety procedures

Housekeeping & Environment

• Maintain high standards of cleanliness across the nursery

• Clean and tidy rooms, communal areas, and kitchen spaces

• Support laundry, dishwashing, and general upkeep

• Help create a clean, safe, and welcoming environment

Supporting the Nursery Team

• Help staff during busy periods (especially mealtimes)

• Support routines and transitions where needed

• Work collaboratively with the team to keep the day running smoothly

Health & Safety

• Follow all health & safety and hygiene procedures

• Support infection control and cleaning routines

• Report any issues or concerns to the management team

WHY THIS ROLE IS AWESOME:

Is this the BEST Assistant role out there?

We think it might be…

✨ Sociable hours — ideal for work-life balance
✨ Meaningful work — make a real difference every day
✨ Supportive team — friendly, welcoming environment
✨ Great stepping stone — ideal if you want to grow into childcare

PLUS: you’ll be part of a team that genuinely cares — about children and each other

THE PERFECT CANDIDATE:

You are:
✨ Reliable and hardworking
✨ Organised and take pride in your work
✨ Happy to work in a busy environment
✨ A team player with a positive attitude

Bonus if you:
✔️ Have experience in cleaning, kitchens, or childcare settings (not essential!)

And you read this thinking:

“This sounds perfect for me!”

⏰ WHAT YOUR DAY MIGHT LOOK LIKE:

☀️ 9:00am – Arrive, prep kitchen and nursery areas
11:30am – Clean, reset, and organise spaces
12:00pm – Serve lunch and support children during mealtimes
1:30pm – Support team where needed
3:00pm – General cleaning and housekeeping tasks
✨ 4:30pm – Final tidy and prep for the next day
5:00pm – Head home!

THE DETAILS:

Finkley Down Farm Nursery - Andover
30 hours per week (8:000am – 2:00pm, 12:00pm-6:00pm Monday–Friday)
Up to £13.01 per hour

YOUR NEXT STEPS:

If you’re looking for a role where you:
✔️ Make a difference
✔️ Work with a supportive team
✔️ Have great hours and benefits

Apply now

We keep things simple and move quickly.

✨ Friendly. Supportive. No fuss.

Good luck