Nursery Kitchen Assistant

Newpark Childcare; Greater London; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£14.80 per hour

Paid lunch breaks

Healthcare Cash Plan

Free virtual GP access

mProve wellbeing app access

Excellent career progression

Extra holiday for attendance – up to 4

Loyalty bonuses (£250–£1,000)

Recognition gifts at 7 and 10 years

Monthly “Outstanding Newparker” awards

Employee referral bonuses (up to £1,0

Shopping discounts and vouchers

Season Ticket Loan

10% childcare discount

Workplace Nursery Scheme

Interest-free childcare deposit loan

Cycle Scheme and Tech Scheme

Workplace pension

Staff parties and social events

Job summary

Newpark Childcare is seeking a reliable Kitchen Assistant to support the nursery chef in preparing fresh, balanced meals and snacks for babies and young children. You will help maintain a clean and safe kitchen and work as part of a warm nursery team.

The role is full-time, Monday to Friday, with benefits including paid lunch breaks, healthcare, wellbeing support, and opportunities for career progression. Fluency in English and a positive, team-focused attitude are essential.

Qualifications

• Fluent English required.
• Level 2 Food Safety Certificate preferred (training can be provided).
• Previous kitchen or food preparation experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparing healthy, nutritious meals and snacks for babies and children under 5.
• Help with food preparation, serving, and portioning meals.
• Wash dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment.
• Maintain a clean, organised, and hygienic kitchen environment.
• Follow food safety and hygiene standards.
• Support stock organisation and kitchen supplies.
• Work closely with the nursery team to ensure children receive the best care and nutrition.

Skills

Fluent English

Education

Level 2 Food Safety Certificate

Job description

At Newpark Childcare, we know that great food plays a huge role in children’s wellbeing, development, and happiness. That’s why we’re looking for a reliable and enthusiasticKitchen Assistantwho enjoys supporting the preparation of nutritious meals for young children and wants to be part of a warm, supportive nursery community.

If you take pride in helping provide healthy food, enjoy working in a positive team environment, and love knowing your work helps make a real difference to children every day, we would love to hear from you.

In this role, you’ll support our nursery chef in preparing fresh, balanced meals and snacks for babies and young children. Your work will help ensure children receive the nutrition they need while maintaining a clean, organised, and safe kitchen environment.

This is a full time, Monday - Friday role.

You will:

• Assist with preparing healthy, nutritious meals and snacks for babies and children under 5

• Help with food preparation, serving, and portioning meals

• Wash dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment

• Maintain a clean, organised, and hygienic kitchen environment

• Follow food safety and hygiene standards

• Support stock organisation and kitchen supplies

• Work closely with the nursery team to ensure children receive the best care and nutrition

Why Join Newpark Childcare?

We believe in looking after our team as well as our children. When you join Newpark, you become part of a friendly, supportive workplace where your contribution is recognised and valued.

Our benefits include:

• £14. 80per hour

• Paid lunch breaks

• Healthcare Cash Plan – claim money back on healthcare costs

• Free virtual GP access

• Access to the mProve YOURSELF wellbeing app

• Excellent career progression opportunities

• Extra holiday for great attendance – up to 4 additional days per year

• Loyalty bonuses for length of service (£250–£1,000)

• Special recognition gifts at 7 and 10 years’ service

• Monthly “Outstanding Newparker” recognition awards

• Employee referral bonuses (up to £1,000)

• Shopping discounts and vouchers

• Season Ticket Loan

Family-friendly benefits include:

• 10% childcare discount (subject to availability)

• Workplace Nursery Scheme

• Interest-free childcare deposit loan

• Cycle Scheme and Tech Scheme

• Workplace pension

• Staff parties and social events

• A genuinely supportive team and approachable managers

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone who enjoys working around children and understands the importance of hygiene, nutrition, and teamwork in a nursery environment.

You will ideally have:

• Previous kitchen or food preparation experience (preferred)

• Fluent English (essential)

• ALevel 2 Food Safety Certificate(preferred – training can be provided)

• A positive, reliable, and hardworking attitude

• Good communication and teamwork skills

• A flexible approach to supporting the kitchen team

• Commitment to safeguarding and protecting children

Join Our Team

At Newpark Childcare, your work helps children develop healthy habits that can last a lifetime. If you’re looking for a role where your contribution is appreciated and meaningful, we’d love you to join us.

Newpark Childcare is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to safeguarding children, therefore all applicants will be carefully vetted and subject to reference and suitability checks, including DBS enhanced disclosure.