Kitchen Assistant Champion/Housekeeper

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run daycare in London seeks a passionate kitchen staff member to prepare meals and promote healthy eating among children. The role involves maintaining hygiene standards, engaging with kids, and providing a supportive environment. Ideal candidates will have a Level 3 Food Safety qualification or be willing to obtain one.

Benefits

Free lunch prepared daily

Excellent transport links

Free uniform

Qualifications

• Experience in a non-domestic kitchen and knowledge of allergens.
• Willingness to obtain Level 3 Qualification in Food Safety.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, serve, label, and communicate dietary information.
• Maintain a clean, hygienic environment and keep kitchen records up to date.
• Engage in baking activities with children.

Skills

Passion for cooking

Understanding of environmental health standards

Encouraging healthy eating

Ability to use initiative

Education

Level 3 Qualification in Food Safety

Job description

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Client:

Little Elms Daycare

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Job Views:

5

Posted:

23.05.2025

Expiry Date:

07.07.2025

Job Description:

Description

Hours: Our nurseries operate Monday to Friday from 7.30am until 6.15pm.

Location: The nurseries operate in Catford Green.

Little Elms is a family-run business where people matter, feel valued, and have a voice. All nurseries provide exceptional care and education, each uniquely tailored!

You will join a fantastic team of professionals and receive support from our Head Chef.

Benefits include:

• Free lunch prepared daily
• Excellent transport links
• Free uniform

Ideal candidate must have:

• A passion for cooking
• Understanding of environmental health standards
• A passion for encouraging healthy eating in children
• Ability to use initiative
• Level 3 Qualification in Food Safety (or willingness to obtain)

* This position is subject to an Enhanced DBS Certificate and employment references *

* Little Elms Daycare Nurseries are an Equal Opportunities Employer *

We are committed to safeguarding children and young people. The successful applicant will undertake online safeguarding training and must pass an Enhanced DBS check.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, serve, label, and communicate dietary information
• Maintain a clean, hygienic environment and keep kitchen records up to date
• Complete relevant training
• Clean communal areas
• Engage in baking activities with children

Skills, Knowledge, and Expertise

Experience in a non-domestic kitchen and knowledge of allergens.

Little Elms provides high standards of care for children aged 3 months to 5 years, offering a fun, caring, and stimulating environment with modern facilities and outdoor spaces. Established in 2009, we operate 11 nurseries across South London, dedicated to nurturing each child's full potential.