Kitchen Assistant

MP Training and Recruitment; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave

Pension

Career development access

Job summary

Bright Horizons Cambridge Milton Road Nursery is recruiting an Early Years Kitchen Assistant to support meal preparation for children aged in our nursery. The role runs from 11:00 to 15:00, with duties including safe food handling, communicating dietary needs, and assisting the Chef as required.

We offer a 40% childcare discount, enhanced parental leave, 20 days + bank holidays, and access to professional development.

Qualifications

• Previous kitchen experience in domestic or commercial settings.
• Passion for nutrition and healthy eating.

Responsibilities

• Support the Chef in preparing age-appropriate meals with minimal waste.
• When needed, run the kitchen and ensure dietary requirements are clearly communicated to teams.
• Maintain a clean, safe kitchen environment in line with health and safety standards.

Skills

Food Safety

Nutrition awareness

Communication

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Food Safety Level 2 (or equivalent)

Tools

COSHH knowledge

Job description

Nursery – Bright Horizons Cambridge Milton Road Day Nursery and PreschoolSalary – Starting from £14.15 per hourLocation – CambridgeHours- 11am-3pmAre you looking to work for an organisation whose culture is driven by our HEART principles – Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork? Where you can be yourself, feel supported, and help to make a difference to the next generation? Somewhere you can say: “I did that.”We’re looking for an Early Years Kitchen Assistant to join our Cambridge Milton Road Nursery.Our BenefitsChildcare discount of 40% for first childEnhanced parental leave20 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and paid Christmas closure. Ability to also purchase additional leave*PensionFinancial and wellbeing benefits including 24/7 virtual GP appointments, early access to wages, and moreProfessional development programme access for every stage of your career, including access to a careers coach*Subject to T&CsThe RoleAs an Early Years Kitchen Assistant, you will support the Chef in the preparation and cooking of age-appropriate food for all the children in the nursery, with minimum wastage, and in keeping the kitchen a clean and safe environment. In the absence of the Chef, you will take responsibility for the running of the kitchen, and ensuring all dietary requirements are catered for and clearly communicated to teams.What we’re looking forPrevious experience within a cooking role, in a domestic or commercial propertyPassion for nutrition, and inspiring others in healthy eatingAbility to demonstrate a sound knowledge of managing different dietary requirements, particularly food allergiesFood Safety CIEH L2 or above (or equivalent) – this must be passed on day 1 in postSound knowledge of COSHHGreat communication skills, with colleagues, children, and parentsAbility to work under pressureWe are an inclusive employer and welcome people from all ages and backgrounds to apply. We will consider reasonable adjustments required by applicants. Please note, due to our sector all roles are subject to an Enhanced DBS.If you want to make a difference, with a company who has been voted Great Place to Work every year since 2006, apply today!Bright Horizons is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This post is subject to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, which will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.We are an inclusive employer and welcome people from all ages and backgrounds to apply. We will consider reasonable adjustments required by applicants.Proud to be a Great Place to Work for 20 years. Apply today!We look forward to receiving your application!