Kitchen Assistant

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Ashton-under-Lyne; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals on shift

KP Academy training

Enhanced leave

Wellbeing goodies

Birthday day off

Job summary

Kids Planet Ashton is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support the chef in preparing healthy meals for children and to cater for allergies and dietary needs. The role emphasizes maintaining high kitchen hygiene and safe food handling within a warm, childcare-focused environment.

The successful candidate will contribute to a friendly, inclusive team that values wellbeing and professional training through KP Academy, with opportunities for enhanced leave and staff rewards.

Qualifications

• Catering experience in a nursery or similar environment.
• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate preferred.
• Knowledge of preparing meals for special dietary needs.

Responsibilities

• Assist the chef in preparing healthy meals and snacks for children.
• Cater to allergies and dietary needs to ensure safety.
• Keep the kitchen clean and tidy following hygiene standards.

Skills

Catering experience

Food hygiene knowledge

Dietary needs awareness

Education

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

What if your next job meant more than just work, what if it meant shaping futures, every day?

Kids Planet is a proud family-run business, we do things with heart and we’re passionate about giving every child the best possible start. No two settings are the same, but all of them are built around our shared values: care, curiosity, and a genuine love for early years.

Join Kids Planet Ashton as a Kitchen Assistant!

We’re now looking for a Kitchen Assistant to join our team, someone who’s ready to get stuck in, spark imaginations, and help children thrive.

Why Kids Planet Ashton?

• On a good commuting route
• Established, long standing team
• Fantastic environment and a friendly feel
• Great Place to Work Certified 2025/26
• Ranked #1 UK Best Workplaces for Women, for the second year running
• Crowned NMT’s Large Nursery Group of the Year, for the second year running
• 80% Childcare Discount – T&Cs apply

What we offer our Kitchen Assistant:

• Free breakfast, lunch, and healthy snacks to fuel your day!
• Accredited training through our awesome KP Academy and bespoke training platform.
• Enhanced leave for maternity, paternity, fertility, and adoption because family matters.
• Wellbeing goodies, staff rewards, and fun events all year round.
• Long service awards to celebrate your commitment.
• Take the day off on your birthday, it’s all about you!
• Competitive salary, pension plan and enhanced holiday allowance.
• Friendly central support team always on hand to help.

How you’ll make a difference as a Kitchen Assistant:

• By supporting the chef in preparing healthy, nutritious meals and snacks for children.
• Through catering for allergies and special dietary needs, ensuring all food is safe and suitable.
• By keeping the kitchen clean and tidy, following hygiene and safety standards.

What a Kitchen Assistant needs:

• Catering experience, preferably in a similar environment.
• A basic Food Hygiene Certificate is desirable.
• Knowledge of food preparation for special dietary needs.

Sound like the place for you?

We are unable to offer any kind of visa sponsorship for this role.

We embrace everyone. Our goal is to create a truly inclusive culture and diverse workforce. We break down barriers so you can be your authentic self and flourish!

Kids Planet is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the well-being of children and young people. An enhanced DBS check will be required for this role. We expect all staff and volunteers to uphold this commitment, and safeguarding training is a fundamental part of every role. All colleagues are required to complete regular training to ensure they understand and fulfil their responsibilities. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate is mandatory for all positions, and this role will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our safeguarding duties.