Early Years Kitchen Assistant

Bright Horizons UK; Kingston upon Hull; On-site; GBP 26,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading childcare provider is seeking a dedicated Early Years Kitchen Assistant for their Hull nursery. In this part-time role, you'll assist with food preparation tailored to children's needs, ensuring a safe and clean kitchen environment. Join a company celebrated for its positive work culture and commitment to excellence!

Benefits

40% childcare discount for first child

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension plan

Financial and wellbeing benefits

Professional development programme

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a cooking role, domestic or commercial.
• Passionate about healthy eating and nutrition.
• Knowledge of dietary management and food allergies.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Nutrition

Communication

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Food Safety CIEH L2 or above

Job description

Nursery – Bright Horizons Hull

Salary – £25,538.44 (FTE)

Location – Kingswood, Hull

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 Hull nursery. This is a part time role of 15 hours per week.

Our Benefits

• £25,538.44 (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

• Shift options: 15 hours per week, 11am - 2pm Monday to Friday with some flexibility with hours required

*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.