Early Years Kitchen Assistant

Bright Horizons Family Solutions, LLC.; Kingston upon Hull; On-site; GBP 26,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading nursery in Hull is seeking an Early Years Kitchen Assistant to support food preparation for children in a nurturing environment. This part-time role offers a competitive salary of £25,538.44 and includes benefits such as childcare discounts and professional development opportunities. Join a company known for its supportive culture and commitment to making a difference.

Benefits

Childcare discount of 40% for first child

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension

24/7 virtual GP appointments

Access to a careers coach

Qualifications

• Previous experience within a cooking role, in a domestic or commercial property.
• Ability to demonstrate sound knowledge of managing different dietary requirements, particularly food allergies.
• Food Safety CIEH L2 or above must be passed on day 1.

Responsibilities

• Support the Chef in preparing and cooking age-appropriate food.
• Ensure the kitchen is a clean and safe environment.
• Cater to dietary requirements and communicate them effectively.

Skills

Cooking experience

Nutrition passion

Dietary management

Communication skills

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.