Flexible Nursery Kitchen Assistant – Fresh Meals

N Family Club; Thatcham; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexible hours

Daily perks: lunch

Referral bonuses

Wellbeing & socials

Discounts

Nursery benefits

Welcome bonus potential

Job summary

N Family Club is seeking a Flexi Kitchen Assistant to join our state-of-the-art nursery kitchen in Maidenhead. You will support the chef to deliver fresh, nutritious meals for children and help maintain a high-standards kitchen operation in a flexible, casual role.

You’ll work across shifts, cover in the chef’s absence when needed, and ensure compliance with food safety policies while building strong relationships with nursery staff, children, and parents.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a commercial kitchen environment and/or a nursery kitchen.
• Good knowledge of food allergens and child nutrition.
• Ideally, Food Hygiene Level 2 or willingness to complete during onboarding.
• Passion for food and nutrition.

Responsibilities

• Assist with cooking fresh and inspiring meals for children, with flexibility for nursery needs.
• Pot-wash and sanitise crockery and equipment appropriately.
• Follow nutritionist-designed recipes and ensure provision of vitamins and nutrients.
• Cater to dietary needs and allergies, adhering to safety policies.
• Prepare a daily lunch and smoothie for the nursery team and manage kitchen paperwork.
• Assist with ordering, stock rotation and kitchen compliance tasks.
• Lead the kitchen in the chef's absence and maintain strong nursery relationships.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Food hygiene knowledge

Nutrition awareness

Allergens knowledge

Job description

N Family Club is seeking a Flexi Kitchen Assistant to join our state-of-the-art nursery kitchen in Maidenhead. You will support the chef to deliver fresh, nutritious meals for children and help maintain a high-standards kitchen operation in a flexible, casual role.

You’ll work across shifts, cover in the chef’s absence when needed, and ensure compliance with food safety policies while building strong relationships with nursery staff, children, and parents.