Kitchen Assistant

Additional Resources; Chipping Barnet; On-site; GBP 21,000; Part time

Job summary

A nurturing nursery group in Chipping Barnet is seeking a passionate Kitchen Assistant who will help prepare healthy meals for young children in a vibrant environment. The ideal candidate will have prior experience in a kitchen, ideally within a nursery or school setting, and an understanding of food hygiene and safety protocols. This part-time role offers competitive salary, performance bonuses, generous annual leave including bank holidays, and additional benefits to support staff well-being.

Benefits

Up to 35 days annual leave

Complimentary hot meals during shifts

Free uniform provided

Workplace pension with employer contributions

Staff childcare discounts

Qualifications

• Experience working as a Kitchen Assistant or in a similar role.
• Awareness of dietary requirements, allergies, and food hygiene.
• Willingness to undergo a DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and cooking of healthy meals for children.
• Support dietary requirements and maintain food safety standards.
• Ensure cleanliness and organisation in the kitchen at all times.

Skills

Food hygiene awareness

Catering confidence

Education

Advanced Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

An opportunity has arisen for a Kitchen Assistant to join a well-established nursery group offering early years education, childcare and providing a safe, stimulating environment focused on both play-based learning and school readiness.

As a Kitchen Assistant, you will be assisting in the preparation and cooking of healthy meals for young children, supporting a professional kitchen team.

This is a part-time role offering benefits and a salary of £20,950 including a 5% bonus working 30 hours per week.

You Will Be Responsible For:



* Assisting the Head Chef in preparing and serving meals for children


* Supporting dietary requirements, including allergies and intolerances


* Ensuring kitchen equipment is cleaned and maintained to a high standard


* Following internal policies and food safety procedures


* Supporting food hygiene standards and complying with all safety protocols


* Maintaining cleanliness and organisation in the kitchen at all times


What We Are Looking For:



* Previously worked as a Kitchen Assistant, Nursery Kitchen Assistant, Catering Assistant, School Kitchen Assistant, Kitchen Porter, Assistant Nursery Cook, Nursery Cook Assistant, Nursery Chef Assistant, Nursery Kitchen Porter, Nursery Catering Assistant or in a similar role.


* Prior experience working in a kitchen (ideally in nursery or school setting)


* Awareness of food hygiene and health & safety in a kitchen setting


* Confidence in catering for special diets and allergies


* Clear DBS or willingness to undergo one


* Willingness to obtain or already hold an advanced Food Hygiene Certificate


What's on Offer:



* Competitive salary


* Performance bonus


* Up to 35 days annual leave (including bank holidays, birthday leave and service-related accrual)


* Option to carry over up to 5 days of holiday per year


* Complimentary hot meals during shifts


* Free uniform provided


* Workplace pension with employer contributions


* Staff childcare discounts and salary sacrifice scheme


This is a brilliant opportunity for a Kitchen Assistant to join a nurturing, forward-thinking environment where your contribution truly matters.

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