Cherubs Nurseries operates a network of nurseries across the UK, providing high-quality childcare and early years education for children from six weeks to five years old. They focus on creating a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment where children can grow, learn, and develop their individual potential. Their ultimate goal is to support children’s early development and ensure they receive the best start in life, while also offering peace of mind and support to parents. They strive to foster curiosity, creativity, and confidence in every child under their care.

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Cherubs Nurseries

Providing outstanding early years education and care across the East Midlands since 1993.

You should have GCSEs, ideally a Level 2 Early Years qualification, a Food Safety certificate (can be obtained), and experience with children and catering is a plus.

You will prepare nutritious meals, oversee mealtimes, ensure cleanliness, support children’s learning, maintain kitchen hygiene, and engage with parents and staff while adhering to policies.

Education & Teaching

Facilities Management

Sheffield

Nottingham

Derby

Doncaster

Lincoln

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 Location: Dependant on business needs
 Reports To: Nursery Manager
 As a Lunchtime Assistant, you will ideally be qualified to Level 2 in Early Years and will apply your existing early years knowledge to support the nursery at a busy time of the day. As a Lunchtime Assistant, you will support all kitchen-related duties including washing up, cleaning and food preparation, cooking and record keeping, as well as assisting the rooms to provide an educational and social eating experience. At busier periods you may be required to support with the laundry, housekeeping duties and children’s sleep times.
 An understanding of food safety and what this means in the workplace is essential. Experience of cooking for babies and young children would be advantageous but is not essential. You will be required to work 10am - 2pm, Monday – Friday, all year round.
 Due to the changing nature of the service we provide, this job description will not be an exhaustive list of all your duties. Cherubs Nurseries reserves the right to amend this job description should it be deemed necessary. You have a personal and professional responsibility to inform us immediately of any change in your circumstances that might affect your suitability to work with children.
 Description of Duties
 Deliver: Deliver an amazing service, for both our children and families
 <ul>
 <li>Support in the preparation of healthy and nutritious meals and snacks, from approved Cherubs Nurseries menus.</li>
 <li>Take an active role championing cooking and baking across all areas of the nursery, this could include baking with children and preparing additional food for nursery events including Parent’s Evening and Summer Fair.</li>
 <li>Remove kitchen waste regularly (appropriately and hygienically) disposing of in the correct bins.</li>
 <li>Assist in ensuring all meals are ready at the correct times making sure company and setting deadlines and guidelines are met</li>
 <li>Ensure the children’s environment and your nursery is kept safe, secure and clean at all times ensuring safeguarding policies are adhered to.</li>
 <li>Be a role model for the children at all times, whilst demonstrating best practice to your colleagues.</li>
 <li>Ensure all toys, equipment and furniture is kept clean and in good working order, sterilising toys when necessary or required by policy.</li>
 <li>Assist in the supervision of meal times, ensuring this remains a learning opportunity for the children where positive eating practices are learnt and developed.</li>
 <li>Ensure you are up to date and compliant with all Cherubs Nurseries policies and procedures.</li>
 </ul>
 Take Ownership: Take ownership in everything, always being honest and transparent
 <ul>
 <li>Ensure correct temperature of all food, especially high-risk food before service.</li>
 <li>Be aware of health and safety legislation which is relevant to the nursery kitchen.</li>
 <li>Assist in maintaining a high standard of hygiene, cleanliness and organisation in the kitchen.</li>
 <li>Support in the maintenance and clean kitchen equipment such as the oven, microwave fridge and freezers.</li>
 <li>Identify busy periods across the different rooms and plan your support accordingly.</li>
 <li>Ensure all rooms have ample clean crockery, cutlery, and utensils to provide a smooth service at lunchtime.</li>
 <li>Ensure high levels of sanitation of mealtime areas, and support with children’s cleanliness after meals for example, changing clothes or cleaning faces.</li>
 <li>Ensure all children have a clearly labelled bedding bag, clean bedding and support in setting up the environment in line with Cherubs Nurseries policies and procedures.</li>
 <li>Cover Early Years Educators breaks where required, asking for a thorough handover prior.</li>
 <li>Cover the Nursery Chef when required.</li>
 </ul>
 Commit: Commit to continuous improvement, always strive to be and do the best
 <ul>
 <li>Present yourself in a professional manner at all times, always “dressed for service”.</li>
 <li>Work with the Senior Early Years Educators to implement improvements to mealtime routines.</li>
 <li>Ensure confidentiality is maintained at all times both inside and outside of the workplace.</li>
 <li>Regularly review allergies and dietary sheets to ensure compliance at all times.</li>
 <li>Attend both in-house and external training, as required. Some of this may be outside of working hours, for example on a weekend.</li>
 <li>Complete all PLA training that is relevant to your role, ensuring this is completed within 7-days of issue.</li>
 </ul>
 Embrace: Embrace creativity and innovation – these are what keep our service fresh unique and inspiring
 <ul>
 <li>Assist in the thorough planning and successful delivery of a variety of activities (both indoor and outdoor) to maintain the children’s interests and to ensure the development of all children in-line with their own needs.</li>
 </ul>
 Build: Build a positive and progressive team environment where everyone is united and able to shine
 <ul>
 <li>Ensure any information you receive is shared with the relevant people and in a timely manner.</li>
 <li>Establish and maintain friendly but professional relationships with all parents and staff.</li>
 <li>Ensure educators supervise mealtimes and wear correct PPE at all times.</li>
 <li>Attend all staff events including parents evening, staff meetings and summer fairs, some of these may be out of hours and on weekends.</li>
 <li>Undertake any other duties which may reasonably be regarded as within the nature of your duties.</li>
 </ul>
 Your Qualifications and Experience
 <ul>
 <li>Educated to GCSE Level (or equivalent).</li>
 <li>Level 2 Early Years Educator qualification is desirable but not essential.</li>
 <li>Food Safety in Catering Certificate (Can be completed with us).</li>
 <li>Experience working with young children is advantageous but not essential.</li>
 <li>Experience of supporting catering for individuals with allergies and dietary requirements is advantageous but not essential.</li>
 <li>Experience of preparing food for young children is advantageous but not essential.</li>
 </ul>
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 Location: Dependant on business needs
 Reports To: Nursery Manager
 As a Lunchtime Assistant, you will ideally be qualified to Level 2 in Early Years and will apply your existing early years knowledge to support the nursery at a busy time of the day. As a Lunchtime Assistant, you will support all kitchen-related duties including washing up, cleaning and food preparation, cooking and record keeping, as well as assisting the rooms to provide an educational and social eating experience. At busier periods you may be required to support with the laundry, housekeeping duties and children’s sleep times.
 An understanding of food safety and what this means in the workplace is essential. Experience of cooking for babies and young children would be advantageous but is not essential. You will be required to work 10am - 2pm, Monday – Friday, all year round.
 Due to the changing nature of the service we provide, this job description will not be an exhaustive list of all your duties. Cherubs Nurseries reserves the right to amend this job description should it be deemed necessary. You have a personal and professional responsibility to inform us immediately of any change in your circumstances that might affect your suitability to work with children.
 Description of Duties
 Deliver: Deliver an amazing service, for both our children and families
 
  Support in the preparation of healthy and nutritious meals and snacks, from approved Cherubs Nurseries menus.
  Take an active role championing cooking and baking across all areas of the nursery, this could include baking with children and preparing additional food for nursery events including Parent’s Evening and Summer Fair.
  Remove kitchen waste regularly (appropriately and hygienically) disposing of in the correct bins.
  Assist in ensuring all meals are ready at the correct times making sure company and setting deadlines and guidelines are met
  Ensure the children’s environment and your nursery is kept safe, secure and clean at all times ensuring safeguarding policies are adhered to.
  Be a role model for the children at all times, whilst demonstrating best practice to your colleagues.
  Ensure all toys, equipment and furniture is kept clean and in good working order, sterilising toys when necessary or required by policy.
  Assist in the supervision of meal times, ensuring this remains a learning opportunity for the children where positive eating practices are learnt and developed.
  Ensure you are up to date and compliant with all Cherubs Nurseries policies and procedures.
 
 Take Ownership: Take ownership in everything, always being honest and transparent
 
  Ensure correct temperature of all food, especially high-risk food before service.
  Be aware of health and safety legislation which is relevant to the nursery kitchen.
  Assist in maintaining a high standard of hygiene, cleanliness and organisation in the kitchen.
  Support in the maintenance and clean kitchen equipment such as the oven, microwave fridge and freezers.
  Identify busy periods across the different rooms and plan your support accordingly.
  Ensure all rooms have ample clean crockery, cutlery, and utensils to provide a smooth service at lunchtime.
  Ensure high levels of sanitation of mealtime areas, and support with children’s cleanliness after meals for example, changing clothes or cleaning faces.
  Ensure all children have a clearly labelled bedding bag, clean bedding and support in setting up the environment in line with Cherubs Nurseries policies and procedures.
  Cover Early Years Educators breaks where required, asking for a thorough handover prior.
  Cover the Nursery Chef when required.
 
 Commit: Commit to continuous improvement, always strive to be and do the best
 
  Present yourself in a professional manner at all times, always “dressed for service”.
  Work with the Senior Early Years Educators to implement improvements to mealtime routines.
  Ensure confidentiality is maintained at all times both inside and outside of the workplace.
  Regularly review allergies and dietary sheets to ensure compliance at all times.
  Attend both in-house and external training, as required. Some of this may be outside of working hours, for example on a weekend.
  Complete all PLA training that is relevant to your role, ensuring this is completed within 7-days of issue.
 
 Embrace: Embrace creativity and innovation – these are what keep our service fresh unique and inspiring
 
  Assist in the thorough planning and successful delivery of a variety of activities (both indoor and outdoor) to maintain the children’s interests and to ensure the development of all children in-line with their own needs.
 
 Build: Build a positive and progressive team environment where everyone is united and able to shine
 
  Ensure any information you receive is shared with the relevant people and in a timely manner.
  Establish and maintain friendly but professional relationships with all parents and staff.
  Ensure educators supervise mealtimes and wear correct PPE at all times.
  Attend all staff events including parents evening, staff meetings and summer fairs, some of these may be out of hours and on weekends.
  Undertake any other duties which may reasonably be regarded as within the nature of your duties.
 
 Your Qualifications and Experience
 
  Educated to GCSE Level (or equivalent).
  Level 2 Early Years Educator qualification is desirable but not essential.
  Food Safety in Catering Certificate (Can be completed with us).
  Experience working with young children is advantageous but not essential.
  Experience of supporting catering for individuals with allergies and dietary requirements is advantageous but not essential.
  Experience of preparing food for young children is advantageous but not essential.
 


Lunch Time Assistant - Cherubs Nurseries

Lunch Time Assistant

You need cleaning experience, a full UK driving licence or close proximity, reliability as a key holder, attention to detail, and flexibility to work early or late shifts.

You will clean and maintain all nursery areas, assist with laundry, ensure stock levels, comply with safety guidelines, and communicate maintenance issues professionally.

Hospitality & Retail

Location: Dependant on business needs Reports To: Nursery Manager As a Nursery Housekeeper, you will be responsible for the meticulous and thorough cleaning and sanitation all areas of your nursery setting. As an integral part of the nursery team, you will support the Educators to maintain a clean, presentable, safe and well-maintained environment for the children. You will have an eye for detail and a commitment to ensuring our high standards are exceeded, reflecting this in your work whilst carefully following COSHH and all relevant policies and procedures. You will be required to work either before our nursery opens at 7:30am or towards the end of the day after 5pm. A full UK driving licence or close proximity to the nursery is essential for this role and you will be a reliable and responsible key holder. Due to the changing nature of the service we provide, this job description will not be an exhaustive list of all your duties. Cherubs Nurseries reserves the right to amend this job description should it be deemed necessary. You have a personal and professional responsibility to inform us immediately of any change in your circumstances that might affect your suitability to work with children. Description of Duties Deliver: Deliver an amazing service, for both our children and families Clean all areas of the nursery including toilets, kitchen, play rooms and staff areas. Clean all surfaces including tables, chairs, shelves, sinks, windows and doors - paying special attention to “high contact” areas including security access panels, door handles and light switches. Vacuuming, sweeping and mopping of all areas. Empty all litter bins and remove waste from the setting, disposing of it appropriately in either general waste, recycling or sanitary bins. Ensure all high and low level dusting is completed, including underneath furniture. Assist with the daily washing of nursery laundry including washing, drying and storage. Assist with the deep cleanse of the nursery when required, including carpet cleaning and steralisation of toys and equipment. Take Ownership: Take ownership in everything, always being honest and transparent Ensure there is sufficient stock levels and correct equipment within the nursery, ensuring shortages do not prevent a high level of cleaning. Take reasonable care for the health and safety of yourself and any other person who may be affected by your activities. Complete all duties in accordance with the setting and company guidelines, completing weekly diary sheets and checklists where applicable. Be aware and comply with all COSHH documents and their contents. Present yourself in a presentable and professional manner, always “Dressed for Service”. Commit: Commit to continuous improvement, always strive to be and do the best Ensure attendance at any company training or meetings, where applicable to your role. Undertake any other duties which may reasonably be regarded as within the nature of the duties and responsibilities of the post. Embrace: Embrace creativity and innovation - these are what keep our service fresh unique and inspiring Comply with Cherubs Nurseries operating policies and procedures at all times. Build: Build a positive and progressive team environment where everyone is united and able to shine Ensure all company confidentiality procedures are adhered to. Professionally and effectively liaise with the Assistant Nursery Manager and Nursery Manager, reporting any maintenance issues. Experience Cleaning and/or housekeeping experience Knowledge of/training in COSHH is advantageous but not essential

Location: Dependant on business needsReports To: Nursery ManagerAs a Nursery Housekeeper, you will be responsible for the meticulous and thorough cleaning and sanitation all areas of your nursery setting. As an integral part of the nursery team, you will support the Educators to maintain a clean, presentable, safe and well-maintained environment for the children. You will have an eye for detail and a commitment to ensuring our high standards are exceeded, reflecting this in your work whilst carefully following COSHH and all relevant policies and procedures. You will be required to work either before our nursery opens at 7:30am or towards the end of the day after 5pm. A full UK driving licence or close proximity to the nursery is essential for this role and you will be a reliable and responsible key holder.Due to the changing nature of the service we provide, this job description will not be an exhaustive list of all your duties. Cherubs Nurseries reserves the right to amend this job description should it be deemed necessary. You have a personal and professional responsibility to inform us immediately of any change in your circumstances that might affect your suitability to work with children.Description of DutiesDeliver: Deliver an amazing service, for both our children and familiesClean all areas of the nursery including toilets, kitchen, play rooms and staff areas.Clean all surfaces including tables, chairs, shelves, sinks, windows and doors - paying special attention to “high contact” areas including security access panels, door handles and light switches.Vacuuming, sweeping and mopping of all areas.Empty all litter bins and remove waste from the setting, disposing of it appropriately in either general waste, recycling or sanitary bins.Ensure all high and low level dusting is completed, including underneath furniture.Assist with the daily washing of nursery laundry including washing, drying and storage.Assist with the deep cleanse of the nursery when required, including carpet cleaning and steralisation of toys and equipment.Take Ownership: Take ownership in everything, always being honest and transparentEnsure there is sufficient stock levels and correct equipment within the nursery, ensuring shortages do not prevent a high level of cleaning.Take reasonable care for the health and safety of yourself and any other person who may be affected by your activities.Complete all duties in accordance with the setting and company guidelines, completing weekly diary sheets and checklists where applicable.Be aware and comply with all COSHH documents and their contents.Present yourself in a presentable and professional manner, always “Dressed for Service”.Commit: Commit to continuous improvement, always strive to be and do the bestEnsure attendance at any company training or meetings, where applicable to your role.Undertake any other duties which may reasonably be regarded as within the nature of the duties and responsibilities of the post.Embrace: Embrace creativity and innovation - these are what keep our service fresh uniqueand inspiringComply with Cherubs Nurseries operating policies and procedures at all times.Build: Build a positive and progressive team environment where everyone is united and able toshineEnsure all company confidentiality procedures are adhered to.Professionally and effectively liaise with the Assistant Nursery Manager and Nursery Manager, reporting any maintenance issues.ExperienceCleaning and/or housekeeping experienceKnowledge of/training in COSHH is advantageous but not essential

Nursery Housekeeper - Cherubs Nurseries

Location: Dependant on business needs&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Reports To: Nursery Manager&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;As a Nursery Housekeeper, you will be responsible for the meticulous and thorough cleaning and sanitation all areas of your nursery setting. As an integral part of the nursery team, you will support the Educators to maintain a clean, presentable, safe and well-maintained environment for the children. You will have an eye for detail and a commitment to ensuring our high standards are exceeded, reflecting this in your work whilst carefully following COSHH and all relevant policies and procedures. You will be required to work either before our nursery opens at 7:30am or towards the end of the day after 5pm. A full UK driving licence or close proximity to the nursery is essential for this role and you will be a reliable and responsible key holder.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Due to the changing nature of the service we provide, this job description will not be an exhaustive list of all your duties. Cherubs Nurseries reserves the right to amend this job description should it be deemed necessary. You have a personal and professional responsibility to inform us immediately of any change in your circumstances that might affect your suitability to work with children.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Description of Duties&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Deliver: Deliver an amazing service, for both our children and families&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Clean all areas of the nursery including toilets, kitchen, play rooms and staff areas.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Clean all surfaces including tables, chairs, shelves, sinks, windows and doors - paying special attention to “high contact” areas including security access panels, door handles and light switches.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Vacuuming, sweeping and mopping of all areas.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Empty all litter bins and remove waste from the setting, disposing of it appropriately in either general waste, recycling or sanitary bins.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Ensure all high and low level dusting is completed, including underneath furniture.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Assist with the daily washing of nursery laundry including washing, drying and storage.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Assist with the deep cleanse of the nursery when required, including carpet cleaning and steralisation of toys and equipment.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Take Ownership: Take ownership in everything, always being honest and transparent&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Ensure there is sufficient stock levels and correct equipment within the nursery, ensuring shortages do not prevent a high level of cleaning.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Take reasonable care for the health and safety of yourself and any other person who may be affected by your activities.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Complete all duties in accordance with the setting and company guidelines, completing weekly diary sheets and checklists where applicable.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Be aware and comply with all COSHH documents and their contents.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Present yourself in a presentable and professional manner, always “Dressed for Service”.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Commit: Commit to continuous improvement, always strive to be and do the best&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Ensure attendance at any company training or meetings, where applicable to your role.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Undertake any other duties which may reasonably be regarded as within the nature of the duties and responsibilities of the post.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Embrace: Embrace creativity and innovation - these are what keep our service fresh unique&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;and inspiring&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Comply with Cherubs Nurseries operating policies and procedures at all times.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Build: Build a positive and progressive team environment where everyone is united and able to&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;shine&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Ensure all company confidentiality procedures are adhered to.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Professionally and effectively liaise with the Assistant Nursery Manager and Nursery Manager, reporting any maintenance issues.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Experience&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;Cleaning and/or housekeeping experience&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Knowledge of/training in COSHH is advantageous but not essential

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