Kitchen / Housekeeping Assistant
Location: Sandhurst
Hours: 9:00am – 5:00pm (37.5 hours over 5 days)
Salary: up to £13.01 per hour
ABOUT US:
We don’t mean to brag... but we’re kind of a big deal!
Trilakes Nursery is part of the Attraction Nurseries family — a growing childcare group delivering high-quality early years education across the UK.
At our Sandhurst setting, we create a nurturing, engaging environment where children can explore, learn, and grow every single day.
In short, we help children have the best possible start in life — supporting families and creating meaningful experiences along the way
Our ethos says it all:
Happy Children. Happy Parents. Happy Staff.
That’s where you come in...
The Benefits (The Stuff That Matters)
- Internal Qualification scheme — earn an additional +30p per hour- increase your hourly rate through WOW moments, planning & checklists
- Up to 6 weeks holiday + your birthday of
- volunteer day — support a charity of your choice
- 50% childcare discount
- Wellbeing support (Health Assured + attendance rewards)
- 100 + training courses + SENCO
- £100 welcome bonus for resources
- Free uniform & DBS
- Referral bonuses up to £750
- Free family access to Trilakes play barn and mini Farm
THE ROLE:
We’re looking for a reliable, organised Kitchen Assistant / Housekeeping Assistant to support our nursery team and keep everything running smoothly behind the scenes.
This role is perfect if you:
️ Like staying busy
️ Take pride in keeping things clean and organised
️ Enjoy being part of a team
This role is all about supporting, serving, and keeping things running smoothly.
You’ll be responsible for:
Kitchen Support
Serve meals and snacks to children
Prepare and organise meal areas
Support with clearing, cleaning, and resetting after mealtimes
Always follow food hygiene and safety procedures
Housekeeping & Environment
Maintain high standards of cleanliness across the nursery
Clean and tidy rooms, communal areas, and kitchen spaces
Support laundry, dishwashing, and general upkeep
Help create a clean, safe, and welcoming environment
Supporting the Nursery Team
Help staff during busy periods (especially mealtimes)
Support routines and transitions where needed
Work collaboratively with the team to keep the day running smoothly
Health & Safety
Follow all health & safety and hygiene procedures
Support infection control and cleaning routines
Report any issues or concerns to the management team
WHY THIS ROLE IS AWESOME:
Is this the BEST Assistant role out there?
We think it might be…
Sociable hours — ideal for work-life balance
Meaningful work — make a real difference every day
Supportive team — friendly, welcoming environment
Great stepping stone — ideal if you want to grow into childcare
PLUS: you’ll be part of a team that genuinely cares — about children and each other
THE PERFECT CANDIDATE:
You are:
Reliable and hardworking
Organised and take pride in your work
Happy to work in a busy environment
A team player with a positive attitude
Bonus if you:
️ Have experience in cleaning, kitchens, or childcare settings (not essential!)
And you read this thinking:
“This sounds perfect for me!”
WHAT YOUR DAY MIGHT LOOK LIKE:
️ 9:00am – Arrive, prep kitchen and nursery areas
11:30am – Clean, reset, and organise spaces
12:00pm – Serve lunch and support children during mealtimes
1:30pm – Support team where needed
3:00pm – General cleaning and housekeeping tasks
4:30pm – Final tidy and prep for the next day
5:00pm – Head home!
THE DETAILS:
Trilakes Nursery: Sandhurst
37.5 hours per week (9:00am – 5:00pm, Monday–Friday)
Up to £13.01 per hour
YOUR NEXT STEPS:
If you’re looking for a role where you:
️ Make a difference
️ Work with a supportive team
️ Have great hours and benefits
Apply now
We keep things simple and move quickly.
Friendly. Supportive. No fuss.
Good luck
