Early Years Kitchen Assistant P/T

Bright Horizons UK; City Of London; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading childcare provider in London seeks an Early Years Kitchen Assistant. This part-time role requires supporting the Chef in preparing meals for children. Ideal candidates will have a passion for nutrition and experience in cooking, along with essential food safety knowledge. Join a supportive team and contribute to a positive early years environment.

Benefits

40% childcare discount for first child

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension

Wellbeing benefits including virtual GP appointments

Professional development program access

Qualifications

• Experience in a cooking role is essential.
• Passion for nutrition and healthy eating is preferred.
• Must have knowledge of food allergies.

Responsibilities

• Support the Chef in food preparation and cooking.
• Ensure the kitchen is clean and safe.
• Communicate dietary requirements to teams.

Skills

Previous experience within a cooking role

Passion for nutrition

Ability to manage dietary requirements

Food Safety CIEH L2 or above

Knowledge of COSHH

Great communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Food Safety CIEH L2 or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Nursery – Bright Horizons Palmers Green Day Nursery and Preschool

Salary – Starting from £28,184 per annum (Full-time equivalent - Pro-rata'd) (dependent on qualification/s and experience)

Location – Palmers Green, London

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 Palmers Green nursery. This setting is situated in North London, close to Palmers Green railway station, and offers access to Central London within 30 minutes. There is also nearby access to bus routes 121, 616 and W6. This role is for 20 hours, working Mon-Fri, 10am-2pm.

The nursery offers a setting in a beautiful converted house, our team of nurturing and experienced staff are dedicated to providing the best care for children aged 3 months to 5 years.

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