Kitchen Assistant

Kindred Nurseries; Huntingdon; Remote; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive culture

Career development

Work-life balance

Competitive pay

Family-friendly

Job summary

Kindred Nurseries is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support our Nursery Chef and help deliver nutritious meals in a safe, welcoming kitchen environment. You will work closely with the wider nursery team to ensure dietary requirements are met and hygiene standards are maintained.

We value a proactive, reliable approach and provide training opportunities, with structured hours and a supportive, family-friendly workplace within our thriving nursery community.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Positive, reliable and proactive approach with good attention to detail.
• Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate or willingness to complete during induction.

Responsibilities

• Support the Nursery Chef with the preparation and serving of nutritious meals and snacks.
• Help ensure children’s dietary requirements and allergies are met.
• Maintain a clean, safe kitchen following COSHH and Safer Food Better Business guidance.
• Complete daily cleaning schedules and maintain accurate records.
• Cover Nursery Chef duties during planned absences where appropriate.
• Support practitioner lunch cover when required.
• Build good relationships with children, families and colleagues.
• Promote healthy eating and positive mealtime experiences.

Skills

Communication

Organisation

Attention to detail

Proactive approach

Education

Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

Tools

COSHH

SFBB (Safer Food Better Business)

Job description

Join the Kindred Family – A Place to Grow, Thrive and Make a Difference

At Kindred, we’re passionate about giving children the very best start in life while creating a workplace where our people feel valued, supported and inspired.

Do you enjoy preparing nutritious food and creating welcoming environments where children can flourish? Join Kindred as a Kitchen Assistant and play an important role in supporting children’s health, wellbeing and daily experiences within our nursery community.

Want to know what it’s really like to work at Kindred? Visit our Why Work With Us page to explore our benefits, career development opportunities and discover why so many of our colleagues choose to grow their careers with us.

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Kitchen Assistant working 35 hours, you’ll support the Nursery Chef in delivering nutritious meals while helping to maintain a safe, organised and welcoming kitchen environment. You’ll also work closely with the wider nursery team to ensure children receive the highest standards of care throughout the day.

You will:

• Support the Nursery Chef with the preparation and serving of nutritious meals and snacks.
• Help ensure children’s dietary requirements, allergies and nutritional needs are met.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised kitchen in line with Safer Food Better Business guidance and COSHH.
• Complete daily cleaning schedules and maintain accurate records.
• Assist with food preparation and meal service in accordance with Kindred policies.
• Monitor kitchen supplies and report when stock requires replenishing.
• Carry out laundry duties and support the smooth day‑to‑day running of the nursery.
• Cover aspects of the Nursery Chef role during planned absences where appropriate.
• Support practitioner lunch cover when required.
• Build positive relationships with children, families and colleagues.
• Promote healthy eating and positive mealtime experiences.
• Follow safeguarding, food hygiene, health and safety and company policies at all times.

What You’ll Need

Essential

• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• A positive, reliable and proactive approach.
• Good attention to detail.
• A commitment to maintaining high standards of food hygiene and cleanliness.
• Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate (or willingness to complete during induction).

Desirable

• Previous experience working as a Kitchen Assistant or within a catering environment.
• Experience within a childcare, education or healthcare setting.
• Knowledge of COSHH and Safer Food Better Business guidance.

Why You’ll Love Working at Kindred

At Kindred, we’re more than a nursery group – we’re a family.

Benefits

• Supportive Culture: Built on strong relationships, teamwork and a genuine sense of belonging.
• Career Development: Access to training and opportunities to develop within a growing organisation.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy structured working hours and a supportive working environment.
• Competitive Pay & Benefits: Competitive salaries, regularly benchmarked, alongside a generous benefits package.
• Award-Winning Family: Join a company that values recognition, personal growth and team success.
• More than 9 out of 10 of our colleagues would recommend Kindred as a great place to work.

Our Commitment to Safeguarding

Kindred is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All successful applicants will be subject to safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, references and right-to-work verification, in line with our safeguarding policy.