Job Description
To support the smooth running of the nursery by maintaining high standards of cleanliness, hygiene and organisation throughout the setting. The Nursery Housekeeper plays a vital role in ensuring a clean, safe and welcoming environment for children, families and staff, particularly during busy parts of the day when room staff are focused on ratios and care.
Key Responsibilities
Laundry & Washing
- Washing nursery laundry including bedding, cloths, towels and bibs
- Sorting, folding and putting away clean laundry appropriately
Kitchen & Mealtime Support
- Rinsing pots, plates and utensils after breakfast and tea times
- Loading and unloading the dishwasher
- Cleaning and sanitising meal areas after all meals
- Thoroughly cleaning highchairs, tables, chairs and surrounding areas after mealtimes
- Preparing, heating and dishing up tea and delivering meals to rooms as required
Baby Care Equipment
- Milton sterilising all baby bottles and drink bottles
- Making bottles as required, following nursery procedures
General Cleaning & Hygiene
- Cleaning throughout the nursery during the day, including after messy play and activities
- Supporting room teams by keeping shared spaces clean when staff are required in ratios
- Keeping entrances, corridors and communal areas clean, tidy and safe at all times
- Cleaning down outdoor play equipment regularly
- Carrying out general cleaning tasks as needed to maintain nursery standards
Stock, Deliveries & Waste
- Putting away deliveries (including food shopping and Gompels supplies) correctly and safely
- Taking bins out during the day and ensuring waste areas are kept clean and organised
Health, Safety & Safeguarding
- Following all hygiene, food safety and infection control procedures
- Using cleaning products safely and in line with COSHH guidance
- Maintaining awareness of safeguarding responsibilities and nursery policies at all times
Essential
- Happy to work in a busy, fast-paced environment
- Reliable, organised and able to work on own initiative
- Good understanding of cleanliness and hygiene standards
- Able to work safely around children in a nursery environment
- Flexible, helpful attitude and a team player
Desirable
- Previous experience in a nursery, school, care or similar environment
- Basic food hygiene awareness (training can be provided)
Working Hours
Monday to Friday.
Benefits
Benefits:
- 80% discounted childcare*
- Access to an employee benefits scheme
- Paid overtime
- Company pension scheme
- Birthday off work
- Additional paid time off for attendance and long-service milestones
- Strong company-wide wellbeing support
- Join a team of passionate early years nursery practictioners and professionals!
*Subject to use of funding entitlement.
Nursery Name
Cleaner in Stokesley employer: Rosedene Nurseries
At Rosedene Nurseries, we pride ourselves on being a family-owned business that has been nurturing young minds for over 30 years in Stokesley, Middlesbrough. Our commitment to exceptional childcare is matched by our dedication to our employees, offering competitive salaries, extensive training opportunities, and a supportive work culture that celebrates your achievements. Join us to make a meaningful impact in children's lives while enjoying benefits like discounted childcare and a strong focus on wellbeing.
