Early Years Kitchen Assistant

Bright Horizons UK; Bristol; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading childcare organization in Bristol is seeking a Part Time Early Years Kitchen Assistant to support the Chef with meal preparation for children. The ideal candidate will have a passion for nutrition and prior cooking experience, with a focus on dietary requirements. This role emphasizes creating a safe and clean kitchen environment while offering an inclusive workplace culture. With benefits like childcare discounts and professional development opportunities, it’s a chance to make a positive impact in early childhood education.

Benefits

Childcare discount of 40% for first child

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension

Financial and wellbeing benefits

Professional development programme access

Qualifications

• Must pass Food Safety CIEH L2 or equivalent on day 1.
• Experience in providing healthy meals for children is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the Chef in food preparation and cooking for children.
• Ensure the kitchen is clean and meets safety standards.
• Take responsibility of the kitchen in the Chef's absence.
• Cater for all dietary requirements and allergies.

Skills

Previous experience within a cooking role

Passion for nutrition

Knowledge of managing dietary requirements

Food Safety CIEH L2 or above

Knowledge of COSHH

Great communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

Nursery – Bright Horizons Bristol Day Nursery

Salary – £12.21 per hour (dependent on qualification/s and experience)

Hours – 3 Days Per Week (Tues, Weds & Fri) 11:00am-5:00pm

Location – Bower Ashton, Bristol

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 a Part Time Early Years Kitchen Assistant to join our Bristol Day Nursery!

Our Benefits

• 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

*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!

If you experience any problems, please email [e-mail] and we will be happy to help.