Kitchen Assistant

Acorn Early Years Foundation; England; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare provider in the UK is seeking an enthusiastic Kitchen Assistant/Cook to join their nursery in Burton Latimer. This full-time position involves preparing and serving meals tailored to children's dietary needs. The organization prides itself on providing a nurturing environment. Benefits include competitive pay, generous leave, and training opportunities. Ideal candidates should have culinary experience and a passion for serving children. Join us in creating a safe and enjoyable atmosphere for kids.

Benefits

Competitive pay scales reviewed annually

Childcare discount

Generous family leave

25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

Dedicated training days

Enhanced pension scheme

Cyclescheme

Techscheme

Length of Service awards

Employee assistance wellbeing programme

Qualifications

• Experience in culinary roles focusing on children's dietary needs.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations and sanitation practices.
• Ability to prepare fresh and healthy meals for children.

Responsibilities

• Assist with serving and preparing light meals and snacks.
• Cook fresh healthy meals in line with dietary needs.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in the kitchen.

Skills

Culinary Experience

Food Handling

Restaurant Experience

Food Preparation Experience

Food Service

Kitchen Experience

Hospitality Experience

Basic Math

Food Safety Experience

Retail Sales

Cooking

Sanitation

Job description

Job Description

We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Kitchen Assistant / Cook to join our nursery in Burton Latimer. The role involves not only assisting with serving meals preparing light meals and snacks and tidying up after mealtimes but also taking an active role in cooking and preparing fresh healthy meals for our children in line with dietary needs and menus.

This position is for 20 hours per week working 14 : 00-18 : 00 Monday to Friday.

We’re proud to be one of the leading childcare providers in Milton Keynes Northampton and Bedford with over 30 years experience. We specialise in nature pedagogy and are committed to supporting the professional development of our employees. We believe that childcare needs a personal touch and our nurseries and out‑of‑school clubs offer flexibility and individuality with a homely feel. As a not‑for‑profit organisation we place children’s well‑being at the heart of everything we do.

Apply today or get in touch with our HR team for an informal chat or email:

Successful applicants must be able to provide right to work in the UK documentation, two satisfactory references and undertake an enhanced DBS check before commencing employment.

Benefits

Working at Acorn

As a thank you for all of your hard work and dedication to making Acorn a safe nurturing and fun place for our children to be we offer :

• Payscales that are competitive transparent and reviewed annually
• Childcare discount nothing should be a barrier to your career
• Generous family leave supporting you to support your family
• Christmas closure Santa doesn’t wait for anyone
• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays (and the option to buy more) even superheroes need time off
• 4 dedicated training days and individual development plans investing in you for the whole journey
• Enhanced pension scheme not as far away as you think
• Cyclescheme helping you get back on the saddle
• Techscheme making a brand new laptop a little more affordable
• Length of Service awards time with us means treats for you
• Summer and Christmas parties all work and no play is a myth
• Pay advances for when times are tough
• Employee assistance wellbeing programme because you matter to us

Nursery Name

Acorn Day Nursery Burton Latimer

Required Experience : Junior IC

Key Skills

Culinary Experience, Food Handling, Restaurant Experience, Food Preparation Experience, Food Service, Kitchen Experience, Hospitality Experience, Basic Math, Food Safety Experience, Retail Sales, Cooking, Sanitation

Employment Type: Full‑Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1