Kitchen
Location: Salisbury
Hours: 9:00am – 5:00pm (37.5 hours over 5 days)
Salary: Up to £13.01 per hour
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 Salisbury 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
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 Catering Assistant to support our nursery team and keep everything running smoothly behind the scenes.
- Like staying busy
- Take pride in keeping things clean and organized
- 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!\"
THE DETAILS
- Finkley Hudson's Field Nursery - Salisbury
- 37.5 hours per week (9:00am – 5:00pm, Monday–Friday)
- Up to £13.01 per hour
Good luck
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Contact Details:
Attraction Nurseries Group Recruitment Team
