Early Years Kitchen Assistant

MP Training and Recruitment; Ingrave; On-site; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursery is seeking an Early Years Kitchen Assistant to prepare nutritious meals for children, ensuring dietary needs are met. Located in Shenfield, Essex, this full-time position offers a supportive work environment with various benefits, including professional development and childcare discounts. Join a vibrant team dedicated to making a difference in children's lives.

Benefits

Childcare discount of 40% for first child

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Access to a professional development programme

Financial and wellbeing benefits including 24/7 virtual GP

Qualifications

• Previous experience within a cooking role.
• Knowledge of managing dietary requirements, particularly food allergies.
• Ability to demonstrate food safety knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Support the Chef in food preparation and cooking.
• Manage the kitchen's cleanliness and safety standards.
• Take responsibility for the kitchen in the Chef's absence.

Skills

Passion for nutrition

Communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Food Safety CIEH L2 or above

Job description

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Early Years Kitchen Assistant

Apply remote type Onsite locations Shenfield Essex CM13 1DU time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id JR-122542

Nursery – Poppetts Day nursery and Preschool

Salary – £26,790.40 per annum (dependant on qualification/s and experience)

Location – Shenfield, Essex

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 Poppetts Nursery.

Conveniently located next toLong Ridings Primary Schooland just a5-minute walk from Shenfield Station (Elizabeth Line), Poppetts offers a warm, engaging environment for young learners.

We’re proud to be rated“Good” by Ofstedand offer enriching extras likeBoogie Mites musicandForest School sessions. All rooms havefree-flow access to gardens, and we provideon-site free parkingfor families.

Our Benefits

• £26,790.40 per annum
• 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: Full time or Part time, Term time only
  

*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 [e-mail] we will be happy to help.