Kitchen Assistant

Bright Horizons; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company in childcare is seeking an Early Years Kitchen Assistant for their North Finchley Day Nursery. The role involves preparing healthy meals for children, maintaining kitchen standards, and managing dietary needs. Join a supportive team with competitive benefits and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Childcare discount of 40% for first child

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Access to virtual GP appointments

Professional development programme

Qualifications

• Previous experience within a cooking role, in a domestic or commercial property.
• Knowledge of managing different dietary requirements and food allergies.
• Ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Support the Chef in food preparation and cooking for children.
• Ensure the kitchen is clean and safe.
• Manage dietary requirements in the absence of the Chef.

Skills

Passion for nutrition

Great communication skills

Education

Food Safety CIEH L2 or above

Job description

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Nursery:Bright Horizons North Finchley Day Nursery and Preschool, 10-11 Moss Hall Crescent, North Finchley, London, N12 8NY

Salary:Starting from £13.55 per hour, dependent on qualification(s)/experience
Hours: Part Time, 20 hours per week, working 3x 6 hour days on a Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday (can be flexible with regards to timings)

Are you looking to work for an organisation whose culture is driven by our HEART principles – Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork? Where you can be yourself, feel supported, and help to make a difference to the next generation? Somewhere you can say: “I did that.”

We’re looking for an Early Years Kitchen Assistant to join our North Finchley Day Nursery & Preschool, situated in North Finchley. We are close to West Finchley tube station (10 minute walk), and North Finchley bus station. (5 minute walk). The superloop bus also passes our nursery and stops at North Finchley bus station.

• Starting from £13.55 per hour
• Childcare discount of 40% for first child*
• Enhanced parental leave
• 20 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and paid Christmas closure. Ability to also purchase additional leave*
• Pension
• Financial and wellbeing benefits including 24/7 virtual GP appointments, early access to wages, and more
• Professional development programme access for every stage of your career, including access to a careers coach

*Subject to T&Cs*

The Role

As an Early Years Kitchen Assistant, you will support the Chef in the preparation and cooking of age-appropriate food for all the children in the nursery, with minimum wastage, and in keeping the kitchen a clean and safe environment. In the absence of the Chef, you will take responsibility for the running of the kitchen, and ensuring all dietary requirements are catered for and clearly communicated to teams.

What we’re looking for

• Previous experience within a cooking role, in a domestic or commercial property
• Passion for nutrition, and inspiring others in healthy eating
• Ability to demonstrate a sound knowledge of managing different dietary requirements, particularly food allergies
• Food Safety CIEH L2 or above (or equivalent) – this must be passed on day 1 in post
• Sound knowledge of COSHH
• Great communication skills, with colleagues, children, and parents
• Ability to work under pressure
  

We are an inclusive employer and welcome people from all ages and backgrounds to apply. We will consider reasonable adjustments required by applicants. Please note, due to our sector all roles are subject to an Enhanced DBS.

If you want to make a difference, with a company who has been voted Great Place to Work every year since 2006, apply today!

We look forward to receiving your application!