Kitchen Assistant - Echoes Nursery

• Location: Echoes Day Nursery, Charles Street, City Centre, Manchester, M1 7DG
• Position: Nursery Kitchen Assistant
• Employer: MiChild Group
• Salary: From £12.80 per hour

Who Are We?

'Small Steps. Giant Leaps.'

At MiChild, we are dedicated to being a leading provider of early years education, where passionate and highly trained professionals nurture every child's full potential. Our ethos is rooted in compassion, excellence, and ambition-values that inspire everything we do.

About Echoes Day Nursery

Echoes Day Nursery, proudly rated "Good" by Ofsted, has a capacity of 85 children and has been part of the MiChild family since 2020. Situated in the heart of Manchester City Centre, we serve a diverse variety of families with dedication and warmth. Our nursery boasts 5 spacious playrooms with a calm, nurturing feel, and a large enclosed outdoor area that enables our children and staff to explore the outdoors despite our city centre location. At Echoes, we are proud to celebrate the diversity present in our staff body and families, and we have recently been recognised by Manchester City Council for 'Advancing Race and Equality in Early Years'.

Transport & Parking

• 8 minute walk from Piccadilly Station/Metrolink

Local Area

During breaks, you may want to take a walk. The Vimto Park is conveniently located within 2 minutes of the nursery. Within a short distance, you can easily access a variety of shops and eateries, including SPAR and Starbucks.

MiChild Benefits

• Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience
• 80% childcare discount (from day one) and 10% referral discount for friends and families
• Wellbeing drop in sessions and counselling service
• Team Building & Annual Employee Awards Ceremony for all staff
• Wellness Events/Days
• Attendance Incentives- Vouchers/ Gift Cards
• Exclusive access to MiChild Learning hub and Mi-Learning Lounge for continuous learning and development
• Up to 33 days annual leave (including a special birthday off and Christmas week closure) pro rata
• Celebration of Anniversaries
• Paid uniform and staff meals provided

Responsibilities

• Support the cook in preparing nutritious meals for all children
• Engage in activities like baking with children to create memorable learning experiences
• Maintain a safe, clean, and hygienic kitchen environment in line with health and safety standards

Qualifications

• Previous experience within a working kitchen environment
• Holding a Food Hygiene certificate is a minimum requirement
• Skilled at noticing detail, proactive in highlighting areas that require attention
• Excellent communication and a strong teamwork ethic
• Being able to work on your initiative in a kitchen environment
• Enhanced DBS check
• Satisfactory employment references
• Proof of Right to Work in the UK (MiChild is currently unable to offer VISA sponsorship)
• Verification of relevant qualifications

Equality & Inclusion

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and strive to create an inclusive environment for all our children and staff-regardless of age, disability, gender identity, race, religion, or sexual orientation.