Early Years Kitchen Assistant

MP Training and Recruitment; Clapham; On-site; GBP 29,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Early Years Kitchen Assistant to join their Clapham Nursery. This role involves supporting the Chef with food preparation and cooking age-appropriate meals for children, while ensuring a clean and safe kitchen environment. The nursery, rated 'Good' by Ofsted, is committed to fostering a culture of honesty, excellence, and teamwork. With a focus on nutrition and healthy eating, you will play a vital role in inspiring children and managing dietary requirements. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of young children while working in a supportive environment.

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

• Experience in cooking roles, either domestic or commercial.
• Knowledge of managing dietary requirements and food allergies.

Responsibilities

• Support the Chef in food preparation and cooking for children.
• Maintain a clean and safe kitchen environment.

Skills

Cooking experience

Nutrition knowledge

Food Safety (CIEH L2)

Communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Food Safety Certification

Tools

COSHH knowledge

Job description

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Early Years Kitchen Assistant

Apply remote type: Onsite

Location: Clapham, London SW4 0BG

Time type: Full time

Posted on: Posted Yesterday

Job requisition id: JR-119484

Nursery: Bright Horizons Clapham Day Nursery and Preschool

Salary: Starting from £28,184 per annum (dependent 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 Clapham Nursery, situated just a short walk from Clapham Common tube station and Clapham High Street train station.

The nursery is proudly Ofsted rated 'Good' and has a dedicated art studio, sports studio, and children's kitchen within seven age-specific rooms.

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
• Shift: 40 hours over 5 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!

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