Early Years Kitchen Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Ein innovatives Unternehmen sucht einen Early Years Kitchen Assistant, der die Leidenschaft für gesunde Ernährung mitbringt und die Zubereitung von Nahrungsmitteln für Kinder unterstützt. Diese Rolle bietet die Möglichkeit, in einem unterstützenden Umfeld zu arbeiten, das von den Werten Ehrlichkeit, Exzellenz, Verantwortung, Respekt und Teamarbeit geprägt ist. Mit einem Fokus auf Wohlbefinden und berufliche Entwicklung, sowie flexiblen Arbeitszeiten, ist dies eine großartige Gelegenheit, um einen positiven Einfluss auf die nächste Generation zu haben. Wenn Sie eine Leidenschaft für Ernährung und Kochen haben, bewerben Sie sich noch heute!

Benefits

40% Rabatt auf die Kinderbetreuung

Erweiterter Elternurlaub

20 Tage Urlaub plus Feiertage

Pensionsplan

Finanzielle und gesundheitliche Vorteile

Zugang zu einem beruflichen Entwicklungsprogramm

Kostenlose Busverbindungen

Qualifications

• Erfahrung in der Zubereitung und dem Kochen von Lebensmitteln.
• Kenntnis der Verwaltung von diätetischen Anforderungen, insbesondere Lebensmittelallergien.

Responsibilities

• Unterstützung des Küchenchefs bei der Zubereitung von altersgerechtem Essen.
• Verantwortung für die Sauberkeit und Sicherheit der Küche.

Skills

Kochen

Ernährungswissen

Lebensmittelsicherheit

Kommunikationsfähigkeiten

Druckresistenz

Education

Food Safety CIEH L2 oder gleichwertig

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08.05.2025

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Job Description:

Nursery: Bright Horizons Chineham Park Day Nursery and Preschool

Salary: £12.21 - £12.79 p/h (dependant on qualification/s and experience)

Are you looking to work for an organisation whose culture is driven by our HEART principles – Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork? Where you can be yourself, feel supported, and help to make a difference to the next generation? Somewhere you can say: “I did that.”

We’re looking for an Early Years Kitchen Assistant to join our

Bright Horizons Chineham Park Day Nursery and Preschool, situated in Chineham Business Park Basingstoke, accessible by car, bus and on foot.

The nursery offers free bus transport links, in and out of Chineham Park, a unique layout and breakout spaces such as curiosity experiences, wildlife and animals and large home from home rooms. Also, a focus on wellbeing which includes wellbeing cafes, learning lunches , wellbeing ambassadors and progression opportunities.

• Childcare discount of 40% for first child*
• Enhanced parental leave
• 20 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and paid Christmas closure. Ability to also purchase additional leave*
• Pension
• Financial and wellbeing benefits including 24/7 virtual GP appointments, early access to wages, and more
• Professional development programme access for every stage of your career, including access to a careers coach
• Shift options: 40 hours over 4 or 5 days, 24 hours over 3 days, or 16 hours over 2 days

*Subject to T&Cs

The Role

As an Early Years Kitchen Assistant, you will support the Chef in the preparation and cooking of age-appropriate food for all the children in the nursery, with minimum wastage, and in keeping the kitchen a clean and safe environment. In the absence of the Chef, you will take responsibility for the running of the kitchen, and ensuring all dietary requirements are catered for and clearly communicated to teams.

What we’re looking for

• Previous experience within a cooking role, in a domestic or commercial property
• Passion for nutrition, and inspiring others in healthy eating
• Ability to demonstrate a sound knowledge of managing different dietary requirements, particularly food allergies
• Food Safety CIEH L2 or above (or equivalent) – this must be passed on day 1 in post
• Sound knowledge of COSHH
• Great communication skills, with colleagues, children, and parents
• Ability to work under pressure

We are an inclusive employer and welcome people from all ages and backgrounds to apply. We will consider reasonable adjustments required by applicants. Please note, due to our sector all roles are subject to an Enhanced DBS.

If you want to make a difference, with a company who has been voted Great Place to Work every year since 2006, apply today!

We look forward to receiving your application!