Early Years Kitchen Assistant - 18 hours

TN United Kingdom; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Early Years Kitchen Assistant to join their outstanding nursery in Wakefield. This role offers the opportunity to inspire children through healthy eating while working in a supportive environment driven by core values of honesty, excellence, accountability, respect, and teamwork. With a competitive salary and numerous benefits, including childcare discounts and professional development programs, this position is perfect for someone passionate about nutrition and cooking. If you want to make a difference in the lives of children and be part of a great workplace, apply today!

Benefits

Childcare discount of 40% for first child

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Paid Christmas closure

Pension

Financial and wellbeing benefits

Professional development programme access

24/7 virtual GP appointments

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a cooking role, in a domestic or commercial property.
• Ability to manage different dietary requirements, particularly food allergies.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Food Safety CIEH L2

Nutrition Knowledge

Communication Skills

Ability to Work Under Pressure

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Early Years Kitchen Assistant - 18 hours, Wakefield

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Client:

Bright Horizons

Location:

Wakefield, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

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Job Description:

Nursery – Bright Horizons Hull

Salary – £25,538.44 per annum (dependant on qualification/s and experience)

Location – Tingley, Wakefield

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 Tingley nursery. The Nursery is Ofsted rated ‘Outstanding’ setting.

£25,538.44 per annum

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: 18 hours over 3 days, Tuesday – Thursday

*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!