Kitchen Assistant - Kids Planet Waverton House

Kids Planet Day Nurseries Ltd.; Bristol; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a family-run nursery as a Kitchen Assistant, where you’ll prepare healthy meals in a supportive environment. Enjoy benefits like free meals, training opportunities, and a Monday to Friday schedule. Be part of a team that values child care and staff wellbeing.

Benefits

Free breakfast, lunches, and healthy snacks

Accredited training with the KP Academy

Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, Fertility, and Adoption leave

Regular staff rewards

Long service awards

Dedicated wellbeing package

Highly discounted childcare

A day off for your birthday

Qualifications

• Experience in a catering role preferred.
• Knowledge of dietary needs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals and snacks for children.
• Maintain food hygiene standards.

Skills

Catering experience

Knowledge of food preparation

Education

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Church Rd, Wavertree, Liverpool L15 9ED, UK

Job Description

Posted Friday 16 May 2025 at 00:00

Kids Planet is an independent, family-run group of nurseries providing the highest standard of nursery care across the UK.

Our people are what make our family great. As a proud family-run business, we see childcare as a profession, not just a job. Whether you’re just starting out or are well-established in your childcare career, we’ll always encourage you to take on new opportunities and challenges. We’re passionate about helping our teams grow and be the best they can be.

While all our settings are different, they share the same values and ethos: working together to inspire your world. Children are at the heart of everything we do, so we are looking for individuals to roll up their sleeves and get stuck in. From a princess one day to astronaut the next, no two days are ever the same!

We are currently looking for a Kitchen Assistant at Kids Planet Waverton House. This role is based on 30 hours per week.

Why become a Kitchen Assistant with Kids Planet Waverton House?

• Forest school environment on site.
• Long-standing staff team and low staff turnover.
• Proud to have achieved Great Place to Work Certification 2024/2025.
• Crowned winners of the NMT Nursery Group of the Year (Large) 2024 award!

What’s in it for you?

• Free breakfast, lunches, and healthy snacks including fresh fruit.
• Accredited training with the KP Academy.
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, Fertility, and Adoption leave.
• Regular staff rewards.
• Long service awards.
• Dedicated wellbeing package.
• Highly discounted childcare.
• A day off for your birthday.

A Kitchen Assistant at Kids Planet Waverton House gets:

• Pension plan.
• Annual leave including bank holidays.
• Monday to Friday schedule.

What a Kitchen Assistant needs:

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

Like the sound of joining our family? Apply today to be a Kitchen Assistant with Kids Planet Waverton House!

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 fulfill 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.

Kids Planet is committed to equal opportunities for all. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our staff and children. Applications are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, and marriage and civil partnerships.