Early Years Kitchen Assistant - Part Time

Bright Horizons Family Solutions Limited; Gaydon; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave

Pension

Wellbeing benefits

Career development

Job summary

Bright Horizons Woodland Day Nursery in Gaydon, Warwickshire is seeking an Early Years Kitchen Assistant to support the Chef in preparing and cooking age-appropriate meals for children, with emphasis on minimising waste and kitchen hygiene.

You will take charge when the Chef is away, ensure all dietary requirements are communicated to teams, and help maintain a clean, safe kitchen. A Food Safety Level 2 or higher and COSHH knowledge are preferred. Mon-Fri 09:30-14:30, permanent contract.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within a cooking role.
• Passion for nutrition and healthy eating.
• Ability to handle diverse dietary requirements and allergies.
• Food Safety Level 2 or above (CIEH or equivalent) within post.
• Sound knowledge of COSHH.
• Great communication with colleagues, children and parents.
• Ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation and cooking of age-appropriate meals for all children.
• Maintain a clean and safe kitchen with minimum wastage.
• In Chef's absence, run the kitchen and communicate dietary requirements clearly to teams.

Skills

Cooking

Nutrition

Dietary knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Food Hygiene Level 2 or above

Job description

Nursery – Bright Horizons Woodland Day Nursery

Salary – £13.26 per hour (dependent on qualification/s and experience)

Hours - Mon-Fri | 09:30-14:30 | Permanent | NOT term time only.

Location –Gaydon, Warwickshire

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 Woodland Day Nursery!

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

Bright Horizons is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This post is subject to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, which will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

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.

Bright Horizons is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This post is subject to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, which will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

We are an inclusive employer and welcome people from all ages and backgrounds to apply. We will consider reasonable adjustments required by applicants.