Early Years Kitchen Assistant

Bright Horizons UK; Ely; On-site; GBP 26,000; Part time

Job summary

A children's nursery organization in Ely is seeking an Early Years Kitchen Assistant. You will support the Chef in preparing nutritious food for children and manage dietary requirements. A suitable candidate will have cooking experience and strong knowledge of food safety and nutrition. This role offers a salary starting at £25,539 per annum with various employee benefits including a 40% childcare discount and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Childcare discount of 40% for first child

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension

Financial wellbeing benefits

Professional development program access

Qualifications

• Experience in a cooking position in domestic or commercial settings.
• Ability to manage different dietary requirements.
• Must pass Food Safety CIEH L2 on day 1.

Responsibilities

• Support the Chef in food preparation and cooking.
• Keep the kitchen clean and safe.
• Run the kitchen in the Chef's absence.

Skills

Previous experience within a cooking role

Passion for nutrition

Knowledge of different dietary requirements

Food Safety CIEH L2 or above

Sound knowledge of COSHH

Great communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

Nursery – Bright Horizons Ely Day Nursery & Pre-School

Salary – From £25,539 per annum FTE

Contract - 30 hours | Mon-Fri | Permanent

Location – Ely

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 Ely Nursery, which is conveniently located in the Cambridgeshire Business Park, just five minutes from Ely train station. We offer on-site parking for staff. Our modern, purpose-built nursery features a large outdoor area and well-equipped, spacious rooms that encourage children to learn through exploration and investigation.

Our Benefits

• £25,539 per annum FTE
• 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!

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