Flexible Nursery Kitchen Assistant: Fresh Meals

N Family Club; Greater London; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexible hours

Daily perks

Referral bonus

Wellbeing events

Discounts

Nursery benefits

Welcome bonus

Job summary

N Family Club is seeking a Flexi Kitchen Assistant in Leytonstone, London to support our Chef in a busy nursery kitchen. The role covers meal preparation, allergy handling, and ensuring food safety across our nurseries. This is a casual, flexible opportunity with strong team collaboration.

You will contribute to a nutritious menu, maintain hygiene standards, and engage with children and families to deliver a positive dining experience in a supportive early-years environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a commercial kitchen or nursery kitchen.
• Knowledge of food allergens and child nutrition.
• Food Hygiene Level 2 qualification or willingness to complete during onboarding.
• Passion for food and nutrition.

Responsibilities

• Assist with cooking fresh and inspiring food for children.
• Pot-wash and sterilise crockery and equipment.
• Follow nutritionist-designed recipes to ensure vitamins and nutrients.
• Support chef in catering to dietary needs and allergies.
• Prepare daily lunch and smoothies for nursery staff.
• Maintain kitchen paperwork and daily due diligence diary.
• Manage weekly food orders and stock rotation.
• Cover and lead kitchen in chef's absence.
• Build relationships with nursery team, children and parents.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Allergen knowledge

Nutrition knowledge

Food Hygiene Level 2

Job description

N Family Club is seeking a Flexi Kitchen Assistant in Leytonstone, London to support our Chef in a busy nursery kitchen. The role covers meal preparation, allergy handling, and ensuring food safety across our nurseries. This is a casual, flexible opportunity with strong team collaboration.

You will contribute to a nutritious menu, maintain hygiene standards, and engage with children and families to deliver a positive dining experience in a supportive early-years environment.