Early Years Kitchen Assistant

Bright Horizons; Greenwich; On-site; GBP 8,900 - 11,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

From £14.15 per hour

Childcare discount 40%

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave + bank holidays

Pension

24/7 virtual GP

Career development

Job summary

Bright Horizons Greenwich Day Nursery and Preschool in Greenwich is hiring an Early Years Kitchen Assistant for a part-time role 10:30-14:30, Tue-Thu. You will support the Chef in preparing healthy meals for our children and help keep the kitchen clean and safe.

We value nutrition, good communication with staff and parents, and the ability to manage dietary requirements. A Food Safety qualification (Level 2 or above) is required, with DBS checks and safeguarding in place.

Qualifications

• Food Safety Level 2 or above (or equivalent)
• Great communication through colleagues, children and parents
• Ability to manage different dietary requirements and allergies
• Passion for nutrition and healthy eating

Responsibilities

• Support Chef in preparation and cooking of age-appropriate meals
• Help maintain kitchen cleanliness and safety
• In absence of Chef, run kitchen and ensure dietary requirements are communicated

Skills

Food safety

Communication

Dietary management

Nutrition passion

Pressure handling

Education

Food Safety Level 2

Job description

Nursery – Bright Horizons Greenwich Day Nursery and Preschool

Salary – From £14.15 per hour (dependant on qualification/s and experience)

Location – Greenwich, London

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 Greenwich setting, situated in Greenwich, London. This is a part time position working 10:30-14:30, Tuesday-Thursday all year round.

This nursery is proudly Ofsted rated ‘good’ and offers fantastic, purpose‑built rooms with a free flow garden for our pre‑school and toddler rooms. We are only 1 minute away from DLR and just 5 minutes from the nearest train station.

Our Benefits

• From £14.15 per hour
• 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: 10:30-14:30 Tuesday-Thursday

*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

Bright Horizons is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This post is subject to safer recruitment practice and pre‑employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, which will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

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.

Bright Horizons is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This post is subject to safer recruitment practice and pre‑employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, which will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

We are an inclusive employer and welcome people from all ages and backgrounds to apply. We will consider reasonable adjustments required by applicants.