Nursery Kitchen Assistant

Fennies Day Nurseries Ltd; London Borough of Richmond upon Thames; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

BUPA Wellbeing Support

Free daily meals from Fennies Café

Summer BBQs and Christmas events

Recognition and long service awards

20 days annual leave (increasing with

Job summary

Fennies Richmond is hiring a Kitchen Assistant to support the Nursery Chef in preparing nutritious meals for children in a busy nursery setting. The role runs Monday to Friday, 8 am–5 pm, with a salary up to £26,436 per year and quarterly bonuses.

Training is provided, and a supportive team environment is promised. With benefits including wellbeing support, free daily meals, and opportunities for career development, this is a family-owned, growth-focused employer that values work-life balance

Qualifications

• Interest in working in a kitchen or catering environment.
• Strong team player with supportive approach.
• Organised and efficient in a fast-paced setting.
• Committed to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparing fresh, healthy meals and snacks for children.
• Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene and cleanliness.
• Help with kitchen organisation, cleaning and stock rotation.
• Support the Nursery Chef with food preparation and service.
• Ensure all allergens and dietary requirements are followed.
• Contribute to a smooth and positive mealtime experience for children.

Skills

Kitchen environment interest

Team player

Organised

Fast-paced

Cleanliness and hygiene

Job description

NurseryKitchen Assistant

• Fennies Richmond




• Location




• Salary: Up to £26,436 per year plus potential for quarterly bonuses




• Monday-Friday, 8 am - 5 pm

Create healthy, delicious meals that help children grow, thrive and enjoy every day.

At Fennies, we know that great nutrition is a key part of early childhood development. As a Kitchen Assistant, you’ll support our Nursery Chef in preparing balanced, nutritious meals in a safe, high-quality kitchen environment.

Why join Fennies?

Wesupport our team members with great benefitsand a positive working environment.

Competitive salary and bonus

• Up to £26,436 annual salary




• Performance-related bonuses




• £500 referral bonus

Work-life balance

• Monday to Friday




• 20days annual leaveincreasing by 1 day for every year of service (up to 25) plus bank holidays

Wellbeing benefits

• BUPA Wellbeing Support




• Free daily meals from the Fennies Café




• Summer BBQs, Christmaseventsand company celebrations




• Recognition and reward through the Fennies Club long service awards

Career development

• Full training




• Support and mentoring fromexperienced Catering Managers




• Opportunities to grow with Fennies

About the Role

As a Kitchen Assistant, you’ll support the day-to-day running of the nursery kitchen, helping to create nutritious, balanced meals that support children’s health, development and enjoyment of food.

You will:

• Assistwith preparingfresh, healthy meals and snacks for children each day




• Maintainhigh standardsof food safety,hygieneand cleanliness




• Help with kitchen organisation,cleaningand stock rotation




• Support the Nursery Chef with food preparation and service




• Ensure all allergens and dietary requirements are followed carefully




• Contribute to a smooth and positive mealtime experience for children

Your role is essential in helping create a safe, enjoyable environment where children can develop healthy eating habits.

Whatwe’relooking for

You don’t need previous nursery experience – we’ll provide the training you need. You’re reliable, hard-working and take pride in keeping things organised and running smoothly.

We’relooking for someone who is:

• Interested in working in a kitchen or catering environment




• A strong teamplayer who enjoys supporting others




• Organised, efficient and able to work in a fast-paced setting




• Committed tomaintaininghigh standardsof cleanliness and hygiene




• Positive,proactiveand willing to learn

Previouskitchen experience is helpful but not essential –we’llprovide the support and training you need.

Become part of the Fennies DNA

We’re family-owned and family-run; this guides our culture, our decision-making, and what it feels like to be part of our team. From our supportive culture to our high-quality environments, we’re committed to creating exceptional places to work and learn. Our People Promise inspires us to build the kind of culture that is ambitious, passionate and supportive. We provide the environment where you can:

• Be Yourself




• Come Together




• Be All In




• Go Further

If this sounds like you, or you just want to know more about what it means to be part of the Fennies family,make contact withus today for a chat.

Take your next steps with Fennies

Our friendly Talent Recruitment team are here to answer any questions you may have about Fennies – call us to discuss the role, or if you’re just curious about what it’s like to work at Fennies, let us know, and we’ll be happy to answer any questions. Our Talent Recruitment team can be contacted by:

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Diversity and Inclusion

At Fennies, we celebrate diversity and believe inclusive teams create stronger learning environments for children. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and supported.

Safeguarding

Fennies is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check and provide proof of identity. In line with Safer Recruitment guidance, online searches (including social media) may be conducted for shortlisted candidates.