Kitchen Assistant

RAFA Kidz Ltd; Wallingford; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount 40%

Healthcare cash back

Virtual GP

Gym discount

Refer a friend bonus

Generous leave

Group Associate Membership

Travel & overnight expenses for second

Transfer to another nursery

Job summary

RAFA Kidz Ltd in Wallingford is hiring a Kitchen Assistant for RAFAKidz Nursery. This part-time role supports the busy catering team, helping prepare meals and maintain high cleanliness standards.

Hours are 11am–3pm, Monday to Thursday, 16 hours per week, with benefits including childcare discounts, health cash back, virtual GP access, gym discounts, and loyalty bonuses. Training and development opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• Ideally previous experience in a busy catering environment.

Responsibilities

• Join a busy catering team as Nursery Kitchen Assistant.
• Support meal preparation and maintain high cleanliness in the kitchen.
• Assist with standard kitchen duties during planned shifts.

Job description

Kitchen Assistant

Company: RAFA Kidz Ltd

Salary: £13.21 to £13.21 an hour

Hours: Part-time

Location: Wallingford, OX10 6AA

Working pattern: On-site

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 4 Oct 2026

Closing date: 2 Nov 2026

Nursery Kitchen Assistant

RAFAKidz Nursery, RAF Benson, Wallingford OX10 6AA

£13.21 per hour 16 hours per week

11am – 3pm Monday to Thursday

Enhanced childcare discount of 40% for permanent employees

Healthcare cash back for you and your children to cover prescription, dental and optician costs

Free access to virtual GP

Health and Stress Support plus gym discount

Unlimited Refer a Friend bonus payments

Generous leave with time off to relax and recharge over the Christmas period

Group Associate Membership – savings and discounts on household bills and more!

Guaranteed transfer to another nursery (for spouses and families being reassigned)

Preparing for promotion? We pay travel and overnight expenses to allow you to experience another of our fabulous settings

First Stage Informal Telephone Interviews – let’s get to know each other before arranging a visit

Opportunities to attend gala evenings to celebrate our big nominations and wins together!

About us

2025 was a phenomenal year for RAFAKidz! Our special awards include

Nursery Group of the Year Nursery World

Medium Sized Nursery Group of the Year National NMT Nursery Awards

Outdoor Learning Environment National NMT Nursery Awards

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Kitchen Assistant. As part of the busy catering team, we would love to welcome a new colleague who can bring creativity and imagination with an abundance of great ideas to enhance mealtimes. Ideally you will have previous experience within a busy catering environment.

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