Kitchen Assistant (Maternity Cover)

Farms for City Children; Winkleigh, Iddesleigh; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

A charitable organization is seeking a Kitchen Assistant for their Devon farm. The role involves preparing nutritious meals for groups of up to 39 children and adults. Candidates should ideally have experience in kitchen environments and be able to cater to various dietary requirements while maintaining high food hygiene standards. This full-time position offers 25 days annual leave and additional perks such as a pension scheme.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

6% employer contribution to pension

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience in a kitchen environment is preferable.
• Ability to cater for various dietary needs.
• Understanding of food hygiene and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare nutritious meals for up to 39 children and adults.
• Work closely with kitchen team to meet dietary needs.
• Maintain high standards of food hygiene and safety.

Job description

Location – Iddesleigh, Devon
Salary – £22,223
Contract – Full time (35 hours per week), Fixed term (maternity cover until 6 March 2026)

Farms for City Children offers children and young people a week in the heart of the British countryside staying on one of our farms, where they are immersed in the natural world of food, farming, and country life. During their stay, they participate in the seasonal tasks of the day: sowing, growing and harvesting in our kitchen gardens, caring for livestock and looking after the land, and a variety of tasks designed to build greater connection with the natural world.

We are looking for a Kitchen Assistant to join our friendly team on our Devon farm.

About the Role

The busy kitchen provides three nutritious meals each day to a large residential accommodation for groups of up to 39 children and their accompanying adults. The person in this role will work closely with the Kitchen team to ensure the needs of resident groups are met and that the highest standards of nutrition, food quality, food hygiene and food safety are maintained. We pride ourselves on being able to cater for a full range of dietary needs and cultural differences.

For full details about the role, please see the Job Description.

What we Offer

• 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
• 6% employer contribution to NEST pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme

How to Apply

To apply, please go to https://hr.breathehr.com/v/kitchen-assistant-43826, download and fill out our application form that is located at the bottom of the page. Once completed, click on the Apply button, fill in your details and upload the application form. You may also wish to fill out and upload our equal opportunities monitoring form.

Deadline for applications is 9am on Monday 8 December 2025. Interviews to be held on Tuesday 16 December 2025 at Nethercott House, Iddesleigh.

We are unable to accept just cover letters and CVs.

NO AGENCIES PLEASE – DIRECT RECRUITMENT ONLY