Kitchen Assistant - Kids Planet West Derby

Kids Planet Day Nurseries Ltd.; Derby; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in childcare is seeking a dedicated Kitchen Assistant to join their vibrant team. This role offers the chance to work in a brand new, purpose-built nursery with excellent transport links and access to outdoor areas. As a Kitchen Assistant, you will play a vital role in providing nutritious meals and snacks for children, ensuring their dietary needs are met while maintaining high hygiene standards. With a strong commitment to staff development and well-being, this role promises a supportive environment where you can thrive and make a meaningful impact in the lives of children. Join a family that values inclusivity and celebrates diversity!

Benefits

Free breakfast, lunches, and healthy snacks

Accredited training with the KP Academy

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Regular staff rewards

Long service awards

Dedicated wellbeing package

Highly discounted childcare

A day off for your birthday

Pension plan

Annual leave including bank holidays

Qualifications

• Experience in catering, ideally in a nursery or similar environment.
• Possession of a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist in food preparation and serving meals to children.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene standards in the kitchen.

Skills

Catering experience

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Knowledge of food preparation for special dietary needs

Job description

E Prescot Rd, Liverpool L14 1PN, UK

Job Description

Posted Monday 7 April 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!

Whilst all our settings are different, they all 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 West Derby. This role is based on 20 hours per week.

Why become a Kitchen Assistant with Kids Planet West Derby?

• Brand new purpose-built nursery
• On the grounds of Alder hey Hospital
• Great Transport links
• Staff parking
• Electric car charging
• Direct Access to the outdoor from all rooms
• 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.
• Pension plan.
• Annual leave including bank holidays.
• Monday to Friday.

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 West Derby!

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!

Please note, if you are successful in this role, background checks including online searches may be completed. This is keeping in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education policies.

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.