Early Years Kitchen Assistant

Bright Horizons UK; Saffron Walden; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading childcare organization in Saffron Walden is seeking an Early Years Kitchen Assistant to support food preparation and cater to children’s dietary needs. The role involves ensuring a clean kitchen environment and managing cooking activities. This position requires a strong passion for nutrition and previous cooking experience. Applicants with food safety certifications are preferred. Join a supportive team dedicated to making a difference!

Qualifications

• Experience in a cooking role, either domestic or commercial.
• Strong passion for healthy eating and nutrition.
• Familiarity with different dietary requirements, including allergies.

Responsibilities

• Support the Chef in food preparation and cooking.
• Manage the kitchen in the absence of the Chef.
• Ensure kitchen safety and cleanliness.

Skills

Previous experience within a cooking role

Passion for nutrition

Knowledge of managing dietary requirements

Food Safety CIEH L2 or above

Understanding of COSHH

Communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

Overview

Nursery – Bright Horizons Saffron Walden Day Nursery and Preschool

Salary – Starting from £26,790.40 per annum pro-rata or £12.88 per hour (dependant on qualification/s and experience)

Location – Saffron Walden, CB11

Hours- 25 hours a week (Monday-Friday)

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 Saffron Walden Nursery is situated in the grounds of the Saffron Walden County High School and is Ofsted rated "Good". The nursery offers on-site parking with an inviting staff room regularly stocked with goodies for the staff to enjoy

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 email [e-mail] and we will be happy to help.