Puffins of Exeter Ltd has been providing childcare within Exeter for over 30 years. We are open all year round including during school holidays.

We currently have a vacancy for the position of Meal Time Assistant, to work within our Exeter childcare nurseries. The hours of work are between 15 and 30 per week, Monday to Friday.

Carry out general cleaning duties throughout the nursery, to include:
Vacuuming
Cleaning floors
Dusting
Deal with laundry
Preparing snacks / fruit
Serving meals
Cleaning kitchen and food prep areas.

Any other duties as requested by senior nursery staff.

Puffins are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and employing a workforce that reflects the cultural diversity of our society. We expect all staff to share these commitments.

We offer great opportunities for professional development and further training, together with a good range of benefits including 28 days holiday (including Bank Holidays).

· Competitive Salary up to £12.21 per hour

Why work for Puffins?

With 5 settings there will always be opportunities for progression to Room Leader, Deputy and Centre Manager for those with the ability and the willingness to develop.
Free Uniform.
Free DBS.
Wellbeing: We provide an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) which allows staff to get free confidential advice on many topics including relationships, work issues, bereavement, family issues, stress, financial problems. This service is also available to their families.
Pay advances when times are hard.
Loans for travel costs.
Flexible working patterns.
Cycle to work scheme
Discount on gym membership
Staff suggestion scheme with financial rewards
Holiday Entitlement. Currently we offer the statutory 28 days for most roles, rising to 33 days for more senior staff, plus:
Extra day holiday after 4 years’ service.
Birthday day off. After 1 year of service each employee is entitled to an extra day of annual leave to use on or around their birthday.
Self Care day – every employee is entitled to an extra day off each year to look after their wellbeing.
Pension Scheme.
Paid bereavement leave.
Discount Scheme. All employees can take advantage of discounts offered through PIB Client Portal which provides discounts on shopping, travel, food, clothing and much more.
Childcare Discount 50%. Currently staff can receive a discount of 50% for the non-funded hours that their child attends a Puffins Nursery.
Long service awards from 3 years service.
Team building events.
Social Gatherings.

The successful applicant will be required be subject to 2 satisfactory references and will undertake an enhanced DBS check.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to £12.21 per hour

Expected hours: 20 – 25 per week

Additional pay:

Loyalty bonus

Benefits:

Childcare
Company events
Company pension
Cycle to work scheme
Employee discount
Free flu jabs

Schedule:

Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: MTA SOW Feb 25

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Meal Time Assistant Position