Early Years Kitchen Assistant - Part time

Bright Horizons Family Solutions, LLC.; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization that values honesty, excellence, and teamwork. As a Kitchen Assistant, you'll play a crucial role in preparing healthy meals for young children in a nurturing environment. This role offers flexibility in hours and a supportive culture focused on professional development. You'll be part of a vibrant team dedicated to making a difference in children's lives. If you have a passion for nutrition and enjoy working in a dynamic kitchen setting, this opportunity is perfect for you. Be part of a company recognized as a Great Place to Work, and help inspire the next generation with your culinary skills.

Benefits

40% childcare discount for first child

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Paid Christmas closure

Pension

Financial and wellbeing benefits

Access to professional development programs

Flexible shift options

Qualifications

• Experience in cooking roles, preferably in a nursery or similar setting.
• Knowledge of dietary requirements and food safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook nutritious meals for children while minimizing waste.
• Maintain a clean and safe kitchen environment, ensuring dietary needs are met.

Skills

Cooking experience

Nutrition knowledge

Food Safety (CIEH L2 or above)

Communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Food Safety Certification

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Job description

Nursery: Bright Horizons Maidenhead Day Nursery and Preschool

Salary: From £ 25,538.436 per annum/£12.21 per hour (full time equivalent, dependant on qualification/s and experience)

Hours: Mon - Fri | 20 Hours Per Week | Permanent

Location: Maidenhead

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 are looking for a Part-Time (20 hours per week) Monday-Friday nursery-based Kitchen Assistant to join our Bright Horizons Maidenhead situated in Maidenhead.

Our Bright Horizons Maidenhead Day Nursery and Preschool is a beautiful, 93 place purpose-built setting which opened in 2019. It has 5 spacious and well-equipped rooms including a baby sensory area, and areas specifically for art, construction play and a reading corner. All rooms have access to the large garden area including a patio area which is often used for messy play. The nursery is based just a 10 minute walk from the nearest train station, and has onsite parking.

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
• Shift options: 40 hours over 4 or 5 days, 24 hours over 3 days, or 16 hours over 2 days

*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!