Bank Kitchen Assistant

Acorn Early Years; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading childcare provider in Milton Keynes is searching for an experienced Bank Kitchen Assistant to cover various shifts throughout the week. This role allows for flexible working hours tailored to your availability. Successful candidates will need the right to work in the UK and must provide satisfactory references and undergo an Enhanced DBS check. Competitive pay and generous benefits are included.

Benefits

Competitive payscales

Childcare discount

Generous family leave

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Dedicated training days and development plans

Enhanced pension scheme

Employee assistance wellbeing programme

Qualifications

• Must have the right to work in the UK.
• Ability to provide two satisfactory references.
• Will undergo an Enhanced DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Provide cover for sickness, holiday, and extra staff.
• Work flexible hours Monday to Friday.
• Share availability to suit personal schedules.

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Bank Kitchen Assistant to join our team of Bank staff and work in our Nursery at Hedgerows, Netherfield.

Hours may also be available at our other sites across Milton Keynes.

You would provide cover for sickness/ holiday/ extra staff working a variety of shifts Monday - Friday.

We are looking for people who can work different and flexible hours so please get in touch whatever your availability and we will see if we can help!

This role provides fantastic flexibility around your home-life; you share your availability with us and we offer working hours that suit you.

We’re proud to be one of the leading childcare providers in Milton Keynes, Northampton and Bedford with over 35 years’ experience who specialise in nature pedagogy and promoting the professional development of our employees. We believe that childcare needs a personal touch, and our nurseries and out-of-school clubs offer flexibility and individuality with a homely feel. As a not-for-profit organisation, we place our children’s well-being at the heart of our work.

At Acorn, we’re committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming environment where everyone feels they belong and can thrive. We value diverse perspectives and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. As an inclusive employer, we’re happy to consider any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process. You must have the right to work in the UK, be able to provide two satisfactory references, and, due to the nature of our sector, all roles are subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

Benefits

Working at Acorn
As a thank you for all of your hard work and dedication to making Acorn a safe, nurturing and fun place for our children to be, we offer:

• Payscales that are competitive, transparent and reviewed annually
• Childcare discount – nothing should be a barrier to your career
• Generous family leave – supporting you to support your family
• Christmas closure – Santa doesn’t wait for anyone
• 25 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays (and the option to buy more) – even superheroes need time off
• 4 dedicated training days and individual development plans – investing in you for the whole journey
• Enhanced pension scheme – not as far away as you think
• Cyclescheme – helping you get back on the saddle
• Techscheme – making a brand new laptop a little more affordable
• Length of Service awards – time with us means treats for you
• Summer and Christmas parties – all work and no play is a myth
• Pay advances for when times are tough
• Employee assistance wellbeing programme – because you matter to us

Successful applicants must be able to provide ‘right to work in the UK’ documentation, provide two satisfactory references and undertake an enhanced DBS check prior commencing employment.