Kitchen Assistant

Kids Planet Day Nurseries; North Tyneside; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A family-run childcare organization in North Tyneside is seeking a part-time Kitchen Assistant to support meal preparation and maintain kitchen safety. The ideal candidate will have catering experience and knowledge of food hygiene. Join a supportive team that values wellbeing and offers various perks including a childcare discount and competitive salary.

Benefits

Free meals and snacks

Enhanced leave for family matters

Childcare discount

Long service awards

Birthday day off

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar catering environment is preferred.
• Knowledge of food preparation for special dietary needs is advantageous.
• A basic Food Hygiene Certificate is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support the chef in preparing healthy meals and snacks.
• Cater for allergies and special dietary needs.
• Maintain cleanliness of the kitchen and follow hygiene standards.

Skills

Catering experience

Knowledge of food preparation for special dietary needs

Education

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

What if your next job meant more than just work, what if it meant shaping futures, every day?

Kids Planet is a proud family‑run business, we do things with heart and we’re passionate about giving every child the best possible start. No two settings are the same, but all of them are built around our shared values: care, curiosity, and a genuine love for early years.

Join Kids Planet Southridge as a Kitchen Assistant! This is a part time role working 11am – 5pm.

Why Kids Planet Southridge?

• Outstanding rating from Ofsted.
• Well‑established, long‑standing team.
• Good location, close to many local amenities including the beach.
• Great Place to Work Certified 2025/26.
• Ranked #1 UK Best Workplaces for Women 2025.
• 80% Childcare Discount – T&Cs apply.

What we offer our Kitchen Assistant:

• Free breakfast, lunch, and healthy snacks to fuel your day!
• Accredited training through our awesome KP Academy and bespoke training platform.
• Enhanced leave for maternity, paternity, fertility, and adoption because family matters.
• Wellbeing goodies, staff rewards, and fun events all year round.
• Long service awards to celebrate your commitment.
• Take the day off on your birthday, it’s all about you!
• Competitive salary, pension plan and enhanced holiday allowance.
• Friendly central support team always on hand to help.

How you’ll make a difference as a Kitchen Assistant:

• By supporting the chef in preparing healthy, nutritious meals and snacks for children.
• Through catering for allergies and special dietary needs, ensuring all food is safe and suitable.
• By keeping the kitchen clean and tidy, following hygiene and safety standards.

What a Kitchen Assistant needs:

• Catering experience, preferably in a similar environment.
• A basic Food Hygiene Certificate is desirable.
• Knowledge of food preparation for special dietary needs.

Sound like the place for you?

Apply today to join Kids Planet Southridge.

We are unable to offer any kind of visa sponsorship for this role.

We embrace everyone. Our goal is to create a truly inclusive culture and diverse workforce. We break down barriers so you can be your authentic self and flourish!

Kids Planet is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the well‑being of children and young people. An enhanced DBS check will be required for this role. We expect all staff and volunteers to uphold this commitment, and safeguarding training is a fundamental part of every role. All colleagues are required to complete regular training to ensure they understand and fulfil their responsibilities. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate is mandatory for all positions, and this role will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our safeguarding duties.