Early Years Kitchen Assistant

Bright Horizons UK; Manchester; On-site; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare organization in Manchester seeks an Early Years Kitchen Assistant to support food preparation in a nurturing environment. This role involves ensuring dietary needs are met and maintaining kitchen hygiene. Applicants should have cooking experience and knowledge of food safety. The organization offers competitive pay and a supportive culture driven by strong principles.

Benefits

Childcare discount of 40%

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension

Financial and wellbeing benefits

Professional development programme

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Support the Chef in food preparation and cooking.
• Keep the kitchen clean and safe.
• Run the kitchen in the Chef's absence.

Skills

Previous cooking experience

Passion for nutrition

Knowledge of dietary requirements

Communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Food Safety CIEH L2 or above

Job description

Nursery – Bright Horizons Didsbury

Salary – £26,416.00 per annum (dependant on qualification/s and experience)

Location – Didsbury, Manchester

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 Didsbury nursery.

Our Benefits

• £26,416.00 per annum (dependant on qualification/s and experience)
• 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: 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!

INDNH

We look forward to receiving your application!

If you experience any problems, please [e-mail] we will be happy to help.