Early Years Kitchen Assistant

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

Job summary

Join a nurturing environment as an Early Years Kitchen Assistant, where your passion for nutrition will inspire healthy eating among children. This role involves supporting the Chef in preparing age-appropriate meals and maintaining a clean kitchen. With a commitment to excellence and teamwork, you'll play a vital part in creating a safe and enjoyable experience for young learners. A forward-thinking organization offers a supportive culture driven by HEART principles, ensuring you feel valued and empowered in your role. If you're ready to make a difference in the lives of children, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

40% childcare discount

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension

24/7 virtual GP appointments

Access to a careers coach

Qualifications

• Experience in a cooking role, preferably in a nursery or similar setting.
• Knowledge of dietary requirements and food allergies.

Responsibilities

• Support the Chef in preparing and cooking food for children.
• Ensure the kitchen is clean and safe, managing dietary needs.

Skills

Cooking experience

Nutrition knowledge

Food Safety CIEH L2

Communication skills

Ability to manage dietary requirements

Education

Food Safety Certification

Job description

Nursery – Bright Horizons Witney Day Nursery

Salary – £12.88 Per Hour (dependant on qualification/s and experience)

Hours - Part Time, 25 Hours Per Week

Location – Witney, Oxfordshire

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 Witney nursery. This Ofsted rated 'Good' nursery caters for up to 85 children from ages 3 months up to 5 years. It includes 3 age based rooms and a beautiful outdoor space for the children 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.