Kitchen Assistant with Nursery Assistant Duties

Rascals Day Nurseries; Derry/Londonderry; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare provider in Derry/Londonderry seeks a Kitchen Assistant to support the cook while engaging with children. This role includes ensuring a nutritious diet, maintaining hygiene standards, and assisting the childcare team. Candidates should have Level 2 Food Safety certification, understand children's needs, and have kitchen experience. This permanent position offers 30 hours a week, Monday to Friday, with a competitive pay of £12.26 per hour, creating a nurturing environment for children's growth.

Qualifications

• Level 2 Food Safety in Catering is essential.
• Experience in kitchen settings is preferred.
• Understanding of children's individual needs is important.

Responsibilities

• Assist the cook in daily kitchen operations.
• Cover cook's duties when absent.
• Provide nutritious meals for children.
• Maintain kitchen hygiene standards.
• Support childcare team in program delivery.
• Attend to the basic needs of all children.

Skills

Level 2 Food Safety in Catering

Understanding of nutritional values

Experience in a kitchen setting

Understanding of children's needs

Ability to cater for large numbers

Knowledge of HACCP and COSHH

Job description

Kitchen Assistant with Nursery Assistant Duties

This is a great opportunity to join the team at Rascals Summer Meadows in a diverse role that greatly supports the Cook in the kitchen, whilst also having the opportunity to work in the rooms with the children.

Responsibilities

• To assist the cook in the daily running of the kitchen.
• To cover the cook's absence from the nursery.
• To provide the children with a nutritious, balanced and varied diet.
• To ensure the kitchen is clean and at a high level of hygiene.
• To be aware of special requirements and allergies of children within Rascals and be responsible for catering for their needs.
• To support the childcare team in the delivery of programmes for children attending the nursery.
• To be involved in working as a team, assisting in the day to day running of a unit.
• To look after the basic needs of all children at the nursery.
• To provide a warm, secure relationship with the children which will encourage emotional and social growth and self‑expression.
• To work in partnership with colleagues and be a valued team member within the nursery.
• To undertake any other relevant duties considered appropriate by the Nursery Manager.

Skills and Qualifications

• Level 2 Food Safety in Catering
• A good level of understanding of nutritional values of food.
• Experience working in a kitchen setting.
• A good level of understanding of children's individual needs.
• Ability to cater for large numbers of children.
• Knowledge of operational practice in use of HACCP and COSHH.

Location: Derry/Londonderry · Salary: £12.26 per hour · Contract Type: Permanent · Weekly hours: 30 · Worktime: Monday to Friday, 8am – 2pm (hours negotiable).

Closing date: 06/01/2026