Catering Assistant

Grandir UK Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave

Bank holidays included

Flexible working options

£500 refer a friend bonus

Company pension

Sick pay from day 1

Life assurance

Great Place to Work

Job summary

Grandir UK Limited is seeking a Catering Assistant for Anerley Day Nursery in Anerley, London. The role supports the Nursery Chef and provides nutritious meals for children, with a 25-hour week (Mon-Fri, 10am-3pm).

The position offers strong benefits, flexible working, and genuine career progression within a supportive, child-focused nursery.

Qualifications

• Experience in catering or nursery kitchen preferred.
• Ability to work Mon-Fri, 25 hours per week.
• Commitment to healthy, nutritious meals for children.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring all production, service and presentation of food is up to standard.
• Carrying out all catering activities in line with the budget.
• Ensuring any comments regarding the catering operation are noted and acted upon immediately.
• Purchasing supplies through the agreed suppliers.
• Ensuring all aspects of the Health & Safety at Work Act are complied with.
• Covering all duties in times of Cooks absence.
• Assisting within the nursery rooms, this will be advised by either the Nursery Manager or the Cook.

Skills

Food preparation

Customer service

Teamwork

Job description

Job Description

Posted Friday, 9 October 2026 at 05:00

Catering Assistant

Part of Grandir UK

Salary (£10.85-£12.71) (depending on experience and qualifications with

regular pay reviews)

Join a supportive, child focused nursery offering strong benefits, flexible working and genuine career progression.

Our Anerley Day Nursery in Anerleyis is currently looking for aKitchen Assistant to work alongside our Nursery Chef and provide our children with healthy, nutritious food.

Hours: to work Mon-Fri (10am-3pm) = 25 hours per week

Why You’ll Love Working at Anerley

At Anerley you will be part of a welcoming and supportive team who genuinely care about one another. We create a positive working environment where everyone feels valued, respected and supported to grow.

Core Benefits

• 33 days annual leave including bank holidays, with 3 days used during the Christmas shutdown period
• Christmas and New Year shutdown
• Flexible working options available
• £500 refer a friend bonus
• Company pension scheme with employer contributions
• Statutory Sick Pay from day 1
• Life assurance for employees aged 18 to 65
• Certified Great Place to Work, voted for by our current colleagues

About Our Nursery

At Anerley we have four spacious playrooms, beginning with the soft and cosy Nurturers which is specifically designed for our babies. Adventurers and Explorers house our younger and older toddlers respectively, both filled with stimulating, high-quality resources to spark their curiosity and encourage exploration. Leaders is our preschool room with a focus on school readiness, helping to build children’s confidence and independence as they prepare for the next exciting chapter. We also have a lovely courtyard garden which is divided into three sections, each featuring canopies and shelters, allowing children to enjoy the space year-round.

We provide exceptional Early Years childcare for children from 3 months to 5 years. We offer a fun, energetic and loving environment that nurtures each child’s holistic development.

We are proud to have been awarded a ‘Good’ Ofsted Rating which reflects our commitment to high-quality Early Years education and helping children to build the social and emotional foundations they need to thrive

We are located in Schoolkeepers House, next door to Anerley Town Hall and Business Centre, with off-street parking. Anerley Train Station is across the road from us and Anerley Bus Station is only a 2-3 minute walk away, making our setting easily accessible for families in the nearby London area.

What will you be doing:

• Ensuring all production, service and presentation of food is up to standard
• Carrying out all catering activities in line with the budget
• Ensuring any comments regarding the catering operation are noted and acted upon immediately
• Purchasing supplies through the agreed suppliers
• Ensuring all aspects of the Health & Safety at Work Act are complied with
• Covering all duties in times of Cooks absence
• Assisting within the nursery rooms, this will be advised by either the Nursery Manager or the Cook

Enhanced Family and Wellbeing Benefits

• Maternity and adoption leave paid at 100 percent for the first 12 weeks
• Paternity leave paid at 100 percent for 4 weeks
• Parental bereavement leave up to 4 weeks paid
• Compassionate leave up to 2 weeks paid
• Miscarriage leave up to 2 weeks paid
• Wellbeing Day, an extra day off just for you
• The Grand Event, up to an additional week of annual leave to attend a significant life event after 2 years’ service

Even More Benefits

• Employee benefits portal with hundreds of retail discounts including ASOS, gym memberships, cinema, M and S and major supermarkets
• 24 hour remote GP appointments
• Medical cashback for dental treatment, physiotherapy and alternative therapies
• Recognition, rewards and team celebrations throughout the year, with May dedicated to celebrating our teams
• Tailored in house training and genuine progression opportunities
• Sustainability focus with Carbon Literacy trained teams and Eco Schools accreditation

Grandir UK is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. An enhanced DBS check is required for this role.

We are an equal opportunity employer and recruit based on merit.To support our recruitment process, we may use AI-assisted tools for tasks such as application screening and reference checks. These tools help us manage applications efficiently, and all hiring decisions are made by our team.