(BE) Part Time Kitchen Assistant

RAFA Kidz Ltd; Benson; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A local nursery group in England is seeking a Part Time Nursery Kitchen Assistant to enhance mealtimes with creativity and care. The role involves assisting in kitchen management, ensuring hygiene standards, and serving meals to children. A Food Hygiene certificate is required, and prior catering experience is desired. This is a wonderful opportunity to work within a supportive team in a vibrant nursery environment.

Benefits

Subsidised childcare

Refer a friend bonus

Onsite gyms

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in a busy catering environment is preferable.
• Knowledge of current Environmental Health and Food Standards Agency regulations.
• Willing to undergo an Enhanced DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Assist in management and serving of nursery meals according to dietary needs.
• Model good behavior to children while adhering to safeguarding policies.
• Maintain hygiene standards as per Environmental Health regulations.

Skills

Creativity

Patience

Knowledge of Environmental Health regulations

Education

Current Food Hygiene certificate

Job description

Part Time Nursery Kitchen Assistant

Winner – Nursery Group of the Year 2025
Location: RAFAKidz Nursery, RAF Benson, Wallingford OX10 6AA
Pay: £12.26 per hour, 16 hours per week

Benefits

• Subsidised childcare to all permanent staff
• Refer a friend bonus
• Onsite gyms at set locations
• Cycle to work scheme

About the Role

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Kitchen Assistant. As part of the busy catering team, we would love to welcome a new colleague who can bring creativity, imagination and an abundance of great ideas to enhance meal times. Ideally you will have previous experience within a busy catering environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the cook in the management of the nursery kitchens, food policies, organising, preparing and serving nursery meals in accordance with the nursery menus and individual dietary requirements.
• Act as a good role model to the children, demonstrating patience and encouragement and following safeguarding policies and procedures in place.
• Work 11:30 am – 3:30 pm Monday to Thursday.
• Maintain highest standards of hygiene and cleanliness in accordance with Environmental Health requirements and legislation.
• Knowledge of current legislations in Environmental Health and Food Standards Agency is highly desirable.

Qualifications

• Current Food Hygiene certificate (training available for the ideal candidate).
• Excellent knowledge of Environmental Health and Food Standards Agency regulations is highly desirable.
• Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check on appointment and every three years thereafter.
• Inclusive culture – we encourage applications across all cultural backgrounds, genders and abilities.

How to Apply

Apply via our website www.rafakidz.org.uk
Closing date: Wednesday 3 December (interviews are ongoing and we may close this advert early – please do not delay in applying).

A full job description is available to view on our website www.rafakidz.org.uk