Kitchen assistant at Shooting Stars Nurseries Worcester

Shooting Stars; Worcester; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading nursery is seeking a part-time Kitchen Assistant to support meal preparation and service for children. The role involves following food safety policies, planning balanced menus, and ensuring compliance with health regulations. Candidates should have experience in kitchen roles, especially in educational settings.

Qualifications

• Previous experience of cooking in a professional/commercial kitchen is essential.
• Experience of cooking in children's nurseries/schools is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and serve a balanced rotating menu while considering nutritional guidelines.
• Ensure compliance with Food Safety Regulations and maintain hygiene standards.
• Assist with stock control procedures and routine health and safety checks.

Skills

Cooking in a professional kitchen

Food safety compliance

Nutritional meal planning

Job description

Worcester, West Midlands

Part Time, Permanent

28 May 2025

Catering

Nursery Assistant/Early Years Assistant

Job Description:

We are looking for an experienced Kitchen Assistant to support & work alongside our nursery cook to ensure the preparation and service of a balanced and healthy diet for all children attending the setting.

Working hours

• 15hours per week, Monday to Friday, the nursery is open 7.30am to 6pm all year round and is closed on Bank Holidays.
• Upto £12.21p/hdependent on age/experience.

Experience

• Previous experience of cooking in a professional/commercial kitchen is essential.
• Experience of cooking in children's nurseries/schools is preferred.

Key Responsibilities

Operational

• To follow Shooting Stars Nurseries Food Safety Policies and Procedures and to support the wider nursery team to ensure that these policies and procedures are adhered to
• To assist the cook to plan, prepare and serve a suitably balanced rotating menu, whilst considering nutritional guidelines, as well as Government initiatives and healthy eating campaigns
• Ensure that the nutritional needs of the children are met and that Food Safety Regulations are complied with.
• To assist the cook to maintain stock control procedures, and good stock rotation when unpacking and putting away orders

Health and Safety

• To carry out routine health and safety checks and risk assessments
• To maintain hygiene and cleaning standards at all times with regards to food hygiene and kitchen cleanliness, including the prompt removal of kitchen waste

General

• Undertake any other duties as reasonably requested by line management
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures with regards to safeguarding and other employment related policies (for example; social networking, mobile phone, etc)
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures and observe and where appropriate report upon other staff members’ deliverance.
• Ensure the company’s policies on diversity and equal opportunities are adhered to.

Safeguarding commitment

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children within our care and expect all those employed by Shooting Stars Nurseries to share this commitment. All posts involve working with children and are therefore exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. You are required to declare any convictions that you may have, including those that would otherwise be regarded as 'spent' under this Act and all successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.