Nursery Kitchen Assistant

Bright Horizons UK; Livingston; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursery in Livingston is seeking an Early Years Kitchen Assistant to support food preparation and manage dietary needs for children. The role requires previous cooking experience, knowledge of food safety, and a passion for inspiring healthy eating. The company offers competitive benefits, a nurturing environment, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

40% childcare discount for first child

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension

24/7 virtual GP appointments

Professional development programs

Qualifications

• Experience in a cooking role, preferably in a nursery or care home.
• Ability to manage dietary requirements and food allergies.
• Sounds knowledge of COSHH regulations.

Responsibilities

• Support the Chef in food preparation and cooking.
• Run the kitchen in the absence of the Chef.
• Maintain a clean and safe kitchen environment.

Skills

Passion for nutrition

Communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Food Safety CIEH L2 or above

Job description

Nursery – Livingston

Salary – £26,416 per annum (dependant on qualification/s and experience)

Location – Livingston

Are you looking to work for an organisation whose culture is driven by our HEART principles – Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork? Where you can be yourself, feel supported, and help to make a difference to the next generation? Somewhere you can say: “I did that.”

We’re looking for an Early Years Kitchen Assistant to join our Livingston nursery.

Our Benefits

• £26,416 per annum
• Childcare discount of 40% for first child*
• Enhanced parental leave
• 20 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and paid Christmas closure. Ability to also purchase additional leave*
• Pension
• Financial and wellbeing benefits including 24/7 virtual GP appointments, early access to wages, and more
• Professional development programme access for every stage of your career, including access to a careers coach

*Subject to T&Cs

The Role

As an Early Years Kitchen Assistant, you will support the Chef in the preparation and cooking of age-appropriate food for all the children in the nursery, with minimum wastage, and in keeping the kitchen a clean and safe environment. In the absence of the Chef, you will take responsibility for the running of the kitchen, and ensuring all dietary requirements are catered for and clearly communicated to teams.

What we’re looking for

• Previous experience within a cooking role, in a nursery or care home
• Passion for nutrition, and inspiring others in healthy eating
• Ability to demonstrate a sound knowledge of managing different dietary requirements, particularly food allergies
• Food Safety CIEH L2 or above (or equivalent) – this must be passed on day 1 in post
• Sound knowledge of COSHH
• Great communication skills, with colleagues, children, and parents
• Ability to work under pressure

We are an inclusive employer and welcome people from all ages and backgrounds to apply. We will consider reasonable adjustments required by applicants. Please note, due to our sector all roles are subject to an Enhanced PVG Check.

If you want to make a difference, with a company who has been voted Great Place to Work every year since 2006, apply today!

We look forward to receiving your application!

If you experience any problems, please [e-mail] we will be happy to help.