Founding Kitchen Assistant at a New Nursery

Childbase Partnership Limited; Chalton; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Partnership days

Childcare savings

Partner benefits

Wellbeing support

Career development

Job summary

Childbase Partnership Limited at Linmere Day Nursery, Linmere, Houghton Regis, LU5, is opening a brand-new nursery and seeks a Kitchen Assistant to join as a founding team member.

You will help prepare healthy meals for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years, work alongside the Nursery Cook, and contribute to routines, hygiene standards and safeguarding. This permanent role offers 37.5 hours per week and a competitive salary with generous benefits.

Qualifications

• Professional catering experience enabling meals from a set-menu.
• Knowledge of COSHH, allergens and manual handling.
• Maintains high hygiene standards in kitchen (5-star).
• Safeguarding responsibilities for children's well-being and dietary needs.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing meals for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years.
• Work with Nursery Cook to establish routines and standards.
• Maintain hygiene and safety in kitchen to 5-star standards.
• Support safeguarding and dietary needs of children.
• Take full responsibility for food preparation in absence of the cook.

Skills

Catering experience

Hygiene standards

Safeguarding awareness

COSHH awareness

Team collaboration

Food preparation

Job description

Childbase Partnership Limited at Linmere Day Nursery, Linmere, Houghton Regis, LU5, is opening a brand-new nursery and seeks a Kitchen Assistant to join as a founding team member.

You will help prepare healthy meals for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years, work alongside the Nursery Cook, and contribute to routines, hygiene standards and safeguarding. This permanent role offers 37.5 hours per week and a competitive salary with generous benefits.