Early Years Kitchen Assistant

Bright Horizons UK; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare organization seeks an Early Years Kitchen Assistant for their nursery in Solihull. The role involves preparing nutritious meals for children, managing dietary requirements, and maintaining kitchen hygiene. Join a company that values integrity and teamwork, and work in an environment where you can truly make a difference.

Benefits

Childcare discount of 40% for first child

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Access to professional development programs

Pension plan

Financial and wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in a cooking role, domestic or commercial.
• Ability to manage dietary requirements and food allergies.

Responsibilities

• Support the Chef in food preparation and cooking for children.
• Ensure a clean and safe kitchen environment.
• Run the kitchen in the Chef's absence.

Skills

Nutrition

Food Safety

Communication

Education

Food Safety CIEH L2 or equivalent

Job description

Nursery – [Nursery Name]

Salary – £xx,xxx - £xx,xxx per annum (dependent on qualification/s and experience)

Location – [Location]

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 [XXX] nursery. [Nursery USPs / Location guidance – max. 30 words]

Our Benefits

• £xx,xxx - £xx,xxx per annum

• 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 4 or 5 days, 24 hours over 3 days, or 16 hours over 2 days

*Subject to T&Cs

Nursery – Bright Horizons Solihull

Salary – £12.21/hour

Location – Solihull B92 7DX

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 Solihull Nursery Part Time.

Our Benefits

• £12.21/hour
• 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, Tuesday to Thursday

*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.