Kitchen Assistant

Imagine... Creative Early Years Nursery; Coventry; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A children's nursery in Coventry is seeking a dedicated Kitchen Assistant to support the team and ensure positive mealtime experiences for children. The role involves serving meals, preparing simple dishes, and adhering to food hygiene standards. Candidates should have experience in food establishments and a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate. This is a part-time position from Monday to Friday, with the possibility of negotiating hours. Being part of our dedicated team means contributing to the health and well-being of children.

Qualifications

• Experience in a professional food establishment such as a school, nursery, café, or catering.
• Reliable, organised, and able to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Understanding of children's allergies and dietary needs.

Responsibilities

• Serve ready-cooked meals to children following guidelines.
• Prepare simple meals like sandwiches and salads.
• Maintain cleanliness and organisation in the kitchen.

Skills

Food hygiene and safety standards

Meal preparation

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Education

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate (Level 2)

Job description

Kitchen Assistant – Nursery Setting

We are looking for a Kitchen Assistant who is dedicated to supporting our nursery team and ensuring that every mealtime is a positive, safe, and enjoyable experience for our children.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve ready‑cooked meals to children, following portion and presentation guidelines.
• Prepare simple meals such as sandwiches and salads.
• Adhere to all food hygiene and safety legislation, maintaining a professional standard at all times.
• Follow procedures for food allergies, intolerances, and special dietary requirements.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and organisation in the kitchen and pantry.
• Manage and record kitchen safety checks, including fridge and freezer temperatures.
• Rotate stock, put away deliveries, and monitor expiry dates.
• Support infection control by following cleaning schedules and hygiene procedures.
• Dispose of waste safely and responsibly.
• Report any faults or maintenance issues promptly.
• Attend mandatory training such as Food Hygiene, Health and Safety, and Infection Control.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Experience of working in a professional food establishment such as a school, nursery, café, or catering setting.
• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate (Level 2) or equivalent qualification – essential.
• Good understanding of food safety and hygiene standards.
• Awareness of children’s allergies and dietary needs.
• Reliable, organised, and able to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Friendly, caring, and committed to supporting children’s health and wellbeing.
• Willing to undertake cleaning and housekeeping duties as part of the role.

Hours of Work: 9.30‑1.30 Monday to Friday – Hours can be negotiated.

Join Our Team

If you are enthusiastic about working in a caring early years environment and want to contribute to the wellbeing of our children, we would really like to hear from you.

Be part of our dedicated early years team.