Early years Kitchen Assistant

Bright Horizons; Rugby; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare provider in Rugby is seeking an Early Years Kitchen Assistant to support the nursery chef in preparing meals for children and maintaining a clean kitchen. Candidates should have experience in cooking roles, a passion for nutrition, and knowledge of dietary requirements, including food allergies. This position offers a supportive environment with great 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

Financial and wellbeing benefits

Professional development programme access

Qualifications

• Previous experience within a cooking role in a domestic or commercial property.
• Ability to demonstrate sound knowledge of managing different dietary requirements, particularly food allergies.
• Knowledge of COSHH.

Responsibilities

• Support the nursery chef with preparing fresh meals for children.
• Assist in the preparation and cooking of age-appropriate food.
• Run the kitchen in absence of the Chef.

Skills

Passion for nutrition

Communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Food Safety CIEH L2 or above

Job description

We're looking for an Early Years Kitchen Assistant to join our Rugby Day Nursery to support our nursery chef with preparing fresh meals for our children and keeping the kitchen clean and organised. 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.

Responsibilities

• Support the nursery chef with preparing fresh meals for children and keeping the kitchen clean and organised.
• Assist in the preparation and cooking of age-appropriate food for all children, with minimum wastage.
• In the absence of the Chef, take responsibility for running the kitchen and ensure dietary requirements are catered for and clearly communicated to teams.

Qualifications

• 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

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
• Subject to T&Cs