Kitchen Assistant

toadhall-nursery; Horley; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A local childcare provider in Horley is seeking a friendly and hardworking Kitchen Assistant to support the kitchen team. This role involves preparing healthy meals for children during school holidays. You should have experience in a kitchen, preferably with a Food Hygiene Certificate. The position offers various benefits, including a company bonus scheme and annual events. Join us to make a positive impact on children’s nutrition and enjoy a rewarding kitchen environment.

Benefits

Birthday day off or Christmas shopping day

Company Bonus Scheme

Long service awards

Annual Christmas party

Discounts through PerkPal

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience of working in a kitchen.
• Experience of cooking with fresh ingredients using a set menu and recipes.
• Knowledge of health and safety standards is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the Cook/Chef to prepare healthy, nutritious meals and snacks for the children.
• Ensuring hygiene and cleanliness within the kitchen meets standards.
• Following COSHH procedures.
• Being aware of allergies while serving food.
• Receiving and unloading food and equipment deliveries.

Skills

Experience working in a kitchen

Passion for cooking healthy food

Team player

Ability to follow instructions

Education

Food Hygiene Certificate Level 2

Job description

Kitchen Assistant

Horley - RH6 7DQ

We are currently looking for a friendly, hardworking and enthusiastic Kitchen Assistant to join our busy kitchen team in Horley, RH6 7DP during the school holidays and half terms (13 weeks per year).

About you

You will have experience working in a kitchen environment, be passionate about preparing and cooking healthy, nutritional food, enjoy working in a busy environment and as part of a team, and respond well to instruction and direction.

About the role

To assist and support the Nursery Chef in day-to-day catering duties, providing the nursery children with balanced, healthy and nutritious meals, and to adhere to Health and Safety policy and procedure at all times, observing cleanliness and hygiene standards in the kitchen.

Benefits and opportunities

• Birthday day off or Christmas shopping day
• Company Bonus Scheme
• Long service awards at 5, 10, 15, 20 and 25 years’ service!
• Annual Christmas party for all Toad Hall Staff
• Discount and savings at over 1,500 retailers through PerkPal

Key tasks and responsibilities

• Supporting the Cook / Chef to prepare healthy, nutritious meals and snacks for the children
• Ensuring that hygiene and cleanliness within the kitchen is of the highest standard in accordance with Environmental Health requirements and legislation
• Following COSHH procedures
• Ensuring that children are served the correct food, being aware of allergies at all times
• Receiving and unloading food and equipment deliveries

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status. We take safeguarding seriously and follow safe recruitment procedures. An enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience of working in a kitchen
• Experience of cooking with fresh ingredients using a set menu and recipes
• Food Hygiene Certificate Level 2 (Required)
• Knowledge and experience of health and safety standards is desirableHardworking and organised team player