Aughton Early Years Centre
Main Street
Aughton
Sheffield
S26 3XH.
Tel/Fax: 0114 2872530.
Part-time, full year - NOT term time only.
14 hours per week over 2 days: (Thursday and Friday 9.00am-4.30pm).
Permanent.
Applications are invited for the above post, to take effect from August 2026.
The successful candidate will be expected to work during the normal school holidays enabling the Centre to open all year round.
We are looking for an enthusiastic part time Housekeeper Cook who will be a dedicated team member in ensuring our high quality practice and provision is maintained at all times.
Duties will include:
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To prepare and serve healthy balanced and nutritious meals for large numbers of very young children in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage, including catering for special dietary requirements and allergies
- Ensure the kitchen and food preparation areas are kept clean and hygienic at all times
- To complete and maintain accurate records to ensure safe food management in line with current food legislation
- To order, receive and store the deliveries of groceries and housekeeping supplies
- To monitor stock levels, rotate stock regularly, and dispose of out-of-date products appropriately
- To carry out laundry duties
- A flexible and willing approach to be fully involved in all Centre aims and objectives
- Excellent communication skills and have the desire to work as a proactive member of a complex team.
The Centre is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and the successful candidates will have to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Check. Satisfactory references, 1 professional (from current or most recent employer) and 1 character will also be required. Online searches will be conducted on shortlisted candidates.
Please complete all applications on the correct form which is available on the top right of this page and our website Aughton Early Years Centre - Home Page. Please email completed application forms to
[email protected].
Closing date for the post is Thursday 25th June 2026 at 9am.
Interviews will take place on Wednesday 1st July 2026.
This post involves working with children and therefore if successful you will be required to apply for a disclosure of criminal records check at an enhanced level. Further information about the Disclosure Scheme can be found at www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check
Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
