Early Years Kitchen Assistant

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

Job summary

A leading childcare provider in Uttlesford seeks an Early Years Kitchen Assistant to prepare nutritious meals for children. This role emphasizes healthy eating and requires experience in cooking, alongside knowledge of food safety and dietary needs. The environment is supportive, with opportunities for professional development and childcare discounts.

Benefits

40% childcare discount

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension

Wellbeing benefits including virtual GP access

Qualifications

• Experience in a cooking role, either in a domestic or commercial setting.
• Knowledge of food allergies and dietary needs.
• Ability to maintain a clean and safe kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the Chef with preparing and cooking food for children.
• Ensure dietary requirements are communicated and catered to.
• Manage kitchen operations in the Chef's absence.

Skills

Cooking experience

Passion for nutrition

Ability to manage dietary requirements

Communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Food Safety CIEH L2 or above

Job description

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

Our 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

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.