Early Years Kitchen Assistant (PT) – Healthy Meals for Kids

Bright Horizons; Crawley Down; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount 40% for first child

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave + bank holidays +

Pension

Wellbeing benefits including 24/7 tele

Career development & coaching

Job summary

Bright Horizons Crawley Day Nursery and Preschool is hiring an Early Years Kitchen Assistant to support the Chef in preparing age-appropriate meals for all children, ensuring portion control and low waste in a clean, safe kitchen. You’ll cover shifts when needed and communicate dietary requirements clearly to staff.

The role is part-time (20-25 hours/week, e.g., 9:30am-2:30pm), starting from £26,662.20 per annum full-time equivalent pro-rata, dependent on qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Support the Chef in the preparation and cooking of age-appropriate food for all children in the nursery, with minimum wastage, and in keeping the kitchen a clean and safe environment.
• In the absence of the Chef, take responsibility for the running of the kitchen, and ensuring all dietary requirements are catered for and clearly communicated to teams.

Skills

Cooking experience

Nutrition & healthy eating

Communication skills

Dietary requirements knowledge

Work under pressure

Education

Food Safety CIEH Level 2 or higher

Job description

Bright Horizons Crawley Day Nursery and Preschool is hiring an Early Years Kitchen Assistant to support the Chef in preparing age-appropriate meals for all children, ensuring portion control and low waste in a clean, safe kitchen. You’ll cover shifts when needed and communicate dietary requirements clearly to staff.

The role is part-time (20-25 hours/week, e.g., 9:30am-2:30pm), starting from £26,662.20 per annum full-time equivalent pro-rata, dependent on qualifications and experience.