Kitchen Assistant

Bright Horizons Family Solutions, LLC.; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading childcare organization is seeking an Early Years Kitchen Assistant for its North Finchley location. The role involves preparing nutritious meals for children, maintaining a safe kitchen environment, and managing dietary needs. Join a dedicated team committed to excellence in childcare and nutrition while enjoying benefits including a childcare discount and a supportive work culture.

Benefits

40% childcare discount for first child

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension

Financial and wellbeing benefits

Professional development programme access

Qualifications

• Experience in a cooking role, domestic or commercial.
• Knowledge of managing dietary requirements, particularly allergies.
• Ability to demonstrate a sound knowledge of food safety.

Responsibilities

• Support the Chef in food preparation and cooking.
• Manage kitchen operations in Chef's absence.
• Ensure dietary requirements are met and communicated.

Skills

Food Safety CIEH L2

Nutrition

Communication

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

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)

Location:North Finchley, N12 8NY

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.

Our Benefits

• 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!

If you experience any problems, please [e-mail] we will be happy to help.