Early Years Kitchen Assistant

Bright Horizons; Richmond; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare provider seeks a compassionate Early Years Kitchen Assistant to join their Richmond nursery. In this role, you will assist in creating nutritious meals and promoting healthy eating among children. Candidates should possess food safety knowledge and a passion for nutrition. Enjoy a supportive work environment with numerous benefits, including childcare discounts and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Childcare discount of 40% for first child

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension scheme

Financial and wellbeing benefits

Professional development programme access

Qualifications

• Experience in cooking roles, preferably in a cooking or kitchen assistant position.
• Knowledge of dietary requirements and food allergies.
• Ability to work under pressure in a kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the Chef in preparing and cooking food for children in the nursery.
• Maintain a clean and safe kitchen environment, managing dietary needs efficiently.
• Oversee kitchen operations in the absence of the Chef.

Skills

Nutrition

Communication

Time Management

Education

Food Safety CIEH L2 or above

Job description

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Nursery – Bright Horizons Kew Day Nursery and Preschool

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

Location – Richmond, London, TW9

Hours- Full Time

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 Bright Horizons Kew Nursery, situated on the site of a primary school. We're less than a 10 minute walk from Kew Gardens station on the District line and also have free parking just a short walk from the nursery.

Job fairs

Our 66-place nursery is proudly Ofsted rated ‘Good’ and consists of bright, colourful rooms tailored for each age group. Our nursery also features a fantastic outdoor space for the children to explore, fully equipped with a sandpit and climbing frame!

• 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

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!

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Created on 29/06/2025 by TN United Kingdom