Cleaner, Northallerton

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
• 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
• 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
• Previous experience in a nursery, school, care or similar environment
• Basic food hygiene awareness (training can be provided)
• A supportive and friendly team environment
• Training and ongoing support
• The opportunity to play an important role in the daily life of the nursery