Early Years Kitchen Assistant

Bright Horizons Family Solutions, LLC.; Manchester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Early Years Kitchen Assistant to join their vibrant nursery team. This role offers the opportunity to influence children's healthy eating habits while ensuring a clean and safe kitchen environment. You will assist the Chef in preparing nutritious meals, cater to dietary requirements, and create a welcoming atmosphere for children and staff alike. Join a company that values honesty, excellence, accountability, respect, and teamwork, and make a meaningful impact on the next generation. If you are ready to contribute to a supportive environment and grow your career, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

40% childcare discount

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension

24/7 virtual GP appointments

Access to a careers coach

Qualifications

• Experience in cooking roles, managing dietary requirements, and food safety.
• Passion for nutrition and inspiring healthy eating habits.

Responsibilities

• Support the Chef in preparing age-appropriate meals for children.
• Maintain a clean and safe kitchen environment and manage dietary needs.

Skills

Cooking experience

Nutrition knowledge

Communication skills

Ability to manage dietary requirements

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Food Safety CIEH L2 or above

Tools

COSHH knowledge

Job description

Nursery – Bright Horizons Clapham Day Nursery and Preschool

Salary – Starting from £28,184 per annum (dependent on qualification/s and experience)

Location – Clapham, 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 Clapham Nursery, situated just a short walk from Clapham Common tube station and Clapham High Street train station.

The nursery is proudly Ofsted rated 'Good' and has a dedicated art studio, sports studio, and children's kitchen within seven age-specific rooms.

Our Benefits

• 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: 40 hours over 5 days

*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!