Early Years Kitchen Assistant — Part-Time, Watford

Bright Horizons; Watford; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount 40% for first child

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave + bank holidays +

Job summary

Bright Horizons The Park Day Nursery in Watford is seeking an Early Years Kitchen Assistant. The role supports the Chef in preparing age-appropriate meals, ensuring nutrition, safety, and cleanliness in a busy nursery kitchen.

The position runs Mon-Thu 11:00am-2:00pm (permanent) with a pay rate of £14.15 per hour, dependent on qualifications and experience. Benefits include childcare discounts, enhanced parental leave, paid annual leave, pension, and wellbeing resources.

Qualifications

• Experience in a cooking role
• Passion for nutrition and healthy eating
• Knowledge of dietary requirements including allergies
• Food Safety Level 2+ required on day 1 in post
• COSHH knowledge is required
• Excellent communication with colleagues, children and parents
• Ability to work under pressure

Responsibilities

• Assist the Chef in preparing and cooking age-appropriate meals
• Minimise food wastage and keep the kitchen clean and safe
• In the Chef's absence, run the kitchen and communicate dietary needs to teams

Skills

Cooking experience

Nutrition passion

Dietary requirements knowledge

Communication skills

Pressure handling

Education

Food Safety Level 2 or higher

COSHH awareness

Job description

Bright Horizons The Park Day Nursery in Watford is seeking an Early Years Kitchen Assistant. The role supports the Chef in preparing age-appropriate meals, ensuring nutrition, safety, and cleanliness in a busy nursery kitchen.

The position runs Mon-Thu 11:00am-2:00pm (permanent) with a pay rate of £14.15 per hour, dependent on qualifications and experience. Benefits include childcare discounts, enhanced parental leave, paid annual leave, pension, and wellbeing resources.