Kitchen Assistant

N Family Club; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

N Family Club, a leading nursery provider in the UK, is seeking a Kitchen Assistant for their Cambridge location. The role involves supporting the chef in creating nutritious and inspiring meals, upholding high kitchen hygiene standards, and contributing to a vibrant working environment. Benefits include a competitive salary, generous holiday, and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Complimentary lunch and drinks daily

Access to professional development fund

40% childcare discount

Annual clothing allowance

Referral bonuses

Qualifications

• Support the chef in cooking and preparing meals for children.
• Ensure cleanliness and hygiene in the kitchen.
• Adhere to health and safety policies.

Responsibilities

• Assist with cooking fresh meals and maintain cleanliness.
• Follow recipes designed by nutritionists for balanced diets.
• Support with kitchen paperwork and food ordering.

Skills

Attention to detail

Cooking

Teamwork

Education

Food Hygiene Level 1

Job description

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Department: Nursery Operations

Location: Cambridge, Cambridgeshire

Compensation: £25,397 / year

Description

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Discover the N Advantage — Our competitive salary and benefits package for 2025:

★ Competitive Salary: Earn between £24,000 - £25,397, reflecting your experience and dedication

★ Bonus: Performance-related bonus of up to £750 per year

★ Generous Holiday: Enjoy up to 35 days of holiday a year, including a ‘Me’ day of your choice and time off between Christmas and New Year

★ Daily Perks: Complimentary lunch and drinks every day

★ Professional Growth: Access a personal development fund of £100 per year to support your continued education

★ Exclusive N Academy Access: Receive paid time off and funding for qualifications like Level 3, EY Degrees, Forest School, Leadership Training, and more

★ No Uniforms: Enjoy a £100 annual clothing allowance to dress in your own style

★ Family-Friendly Benefits: Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental leave pay after 2 years of service, fostering leave, neonatal leave, and more

★ Childcare Discount: Get a 40% discount on childcare at our nurseries

★ Emergency Childcare: Access 6 backup childcare days at any of our nurseries when you need it

But that’s not all…

★ 5-Year Bonus: Celebrate your 5th year n.iversary with a round-the-world trip and 2 extra weeks of holiday

★ 10-Year Bonus: After 10 years, enjoy an OUT OF THIS WORLD experience and another 2 weeks of holiday

★ Referral Bonuses: Earn up to £1,000 for every friend you refer who joins N Family Club

★ Exclusive Discounts: Get access to discounts on groceries, shopping, entertainment, and more with the Each Person’s app

★ Travel Support: Season pass loans and cycle-to-work schemes to make commuting easy

Social Fun: Join us for our annual Winter Party, Summer BBQ, and regular team socials

★ Health & Wellbeing: Discounts on gym memberships and digital fitness classes through My Gym Discounts

Why N Family Club?

We’re more than just a nursery group; we’re the UK’s most innovative early years education provider.

Our vision? To be the highest quality, and most loved, early years education group in the UK.

Our purpose? To inspire and develop the next generation to reach their full potential in an ever-changing world.

At N Family Club, we dreamed of creating a place where early years education would be reimagined. A place that fosters creativity, embraces a curriculum-led approach, and prepares children for the modern world. We're proud to be making that dream a reality, and now, we’re inviting you to be a part of it!

What it means to be a Kitchen Assistant at N Family Club…

Supporting the Chef in our state-of-the-art commercial kitchens, you’ll be instrumental in delivering a wide range of diverse and exciting dishes to satisfy hungry appetites. You’ll play a key role in offering our children not only nourishing meals but also an education in flavor.

Working alongside the Chef, you’ll help create healthy, nutritious dishes that showcase our creativity and culinary expertise. Your passion for food and dedication to quality will ensure that every meal is both delicious and inspiring, contributing to a vibrant and dynamic kitchen environment.

This position is Monday to Friday 25 hours per week 12:00pm to 5:00pm

Welcome to the delightful world of N Family Cambridge – where joy and curiosity flourish in the heart of this historic city! Join our fantastic team at our beautiful 82-place nursery, a haven for little explorers in the charming setting of Cambridge.

Embark on your daily adventure with ease, thanks to our excellent transport links! Buses 19 and 114 make stops right at our doorstep, ensuring a cheerful journey. And for those who enjoy the scenic route, the Cambridge train station is just a leisurely 15-minute stroll away – turning your commute into a delightful part of the day.

Ready to make 2025 your year?

Apply now and be part of something extraordinary. Your dream career starts here!

For more information about N Family Club, our team culture, and our world-class benefits, visit our Careers website or check out our Glassdoor page.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with cooking fresh and inspiring food for our children, between 7am-4pm Monday-Friday, with some flexibility to meet the needs of the nursery;
• Pot-wash for the nursery, ensuring all crockery and cooking equipment are cleaned and sterilised appropriately;
• Follow our nutritionist-designed recipes and menu to ensure that each child receives the best possible level of vitamins and nutrients;
• Support the chef to cater for the differing dietary needs of different age groups, following food preparation and choking guidelines;
• Support the chef in catering to the allergies and dietary requirements of our children, ensuring you adhere to all policies and procedures to ensure there is no risk of cross-contamination and that each individual child’s nutritional needs are met;
• Support with the preparation of a daily lunch and smoothie for our nursery team, catering to different dietary needs;
• Support the chef in the timely completion of all kitchen paperwork and compliance related tasks, including a daily Due Diligence Diary and our kitchen Cleaning Schedule;
• Responsible for the ordering of food supplies from our accredited supplier, managing weekly ordering and efficient stock rotation;
• Responsible for always adhering to the company's H&S policy: “Statement of Intent"
• Learn how to maintain and upkeep the kitchen to a 5 star Food Hygiene rating standard, adhering to all Environment Health industry regulations and requirements;
• Build and maintain excellent relationships with our nursery team, children and parents.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Education Management

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