Early Years Kitchen Assistant

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Ein etabliertes Unternehmen im Bereich der frühkindlichen Betreuung sucht einen leidenschaftlichen Küchenassistenten. Diese spannende Rolle erfordert die Unterstützung des Küchenteams bei der Zubereitung von gesunden Mahlzeiten für Kinder und die Gewährleistung einer sicheren und sauberen Umgebung. Mit einem Fokus auf Ernährung und Kindersicherheit bietet diese Position die Möglichkeit, einen positiven Einfluss auf das Leben von Kindern zu haben. Wenn Sie eine Leidenschaft für gesunde Ernährung haben und in einem unterstützenden Team arbeiten möchten, ist dies die perfekte Gelegenheit für Sie.

Benefits

40% Rabatt auf Kinderbetreuung für das erste Kind

Bis zu 33 Tage Urlaub pro Jahr

Zugang zu Smart Health

Finanzielle Unterstützung durch frühzeitigen Zugang zu Gehältern

Entwicklungsprogramme für alle Karrierestufen

Zugang zum Future Leaders Programm

Mitarbeiteranerkennung im Laufe des Jahres

Flexible Arbeitszeiten

Qualifications

• Erfahrung in der Küche, sowohl in der Zubereitung als auch im Management.
• Kenntnisse über die Verwaltung von diätetischen Anforderungen, insbesondere Lebensmittelallergien.

Responsibilities

• Sicherstellen, dass die Küche sauber und sicher ist und alle Vorschriften eingehalten werden.
• Unterstützung des Chefs bei der Zubereitung von altersgerechtem Essen für Kinder.

Skills

Küchenmanagement

Lebensmittelsicherheit

Kommunikationsfähigkeiten

Ernährungswissen

Education

Lebensmittelsicherheit CIEH L2 oder höher

Job description

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Nursery: Bright Horizons Brockley Day Nursery and Preschool

Job Type: Part Time / Permanent / Monday-Friday / 27 hours

Salary: £26,697 - £28,050 pro rata (dependant on qualification/s and experience)

Location: Lewisham, South London

We are looking for a part time, Early Years Kitchen Assistant to join our Bright Horizons Brockley, situated in Lewisham, South London. This position is Monday-Friday, 9:00 – 15:00, all year round.

What we can offer you

Our benefits include, but are not limited to;

• Above industry standard salary, with annual salary reviews
• Discounted childcare of 40% for first child
• Up to 33 days holiday per year, with the option to buy additional days
• Smart Health access, including 24/7 access to Virtual GP appointments, fitness programmes and mental health support
• Financial support through early access to wages, low interest debt consolidation loans and a wide variety of discounts across high street brands, travel, utilities and days out
• Development programme access for every stage of your career, tailored to your individual journey, with opportunities across our network of nurseries
• Access to our Future Leaders programme, preparing you to step into a Room Leader position
• Employee Appreciation throughout the year including our annual Awards of Excellence gala’s
• Happy to Talk Flexible Working

Why Bright Horizons?

We are driven by our HEART values (Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork). If your values align, you’d be a great fit to join one of our 300 nurseries across the UK. We’ve also been voted Great Place to Work every year since 2006 - as well achieving Great Place for Wellbeing and Great Place for Women.

Did you know, Bright Horizons Foundation for Children charity has been established since 2005 supporting the lives of thousands of children and families in crisis, across almost 100 locations? Each Bright Horizons colleague is entitled to a paid volunteer day every year!

What you’ll be doing

• Keep the kitchen a clean and safe environment, adhering to internal and external requirements
• Support the Chef in the preparation and cooking of age-appropriate food for all the children, with minimal food wastage
• In the absence of the Chef, take responsibility for the running of the kitchen, and ensuring all dietary requirements are catered for and clearly communicated to the teams
• Promote and ensure child welfare, protection, health and safety and safeguarding
• Support the Chef to ensure budgetary requirements are met, and stock levels are suitably managed and recorded
• Work with colleagues to maintain a positive, happy and safe environment

What we’re looking for

• Previous experience within a role which involves cooking or working in a kitchen within a domestic or commercial property
• Passion for nutrition, and inspiring others in healthy eating
• Food Safety CIEH L2 or above (or equivalent) – this must be passed on day 1 in post
• Sound knowledge of COSHH
• Ability to demonstrate a sound knowledge of managing different dietary requirements, particularly food allergies
• Great communication skills, with both colleagues, children, and parents
• Ability to work under pressure

We look forward to receiving your application!