Nursery Kitchen Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Free daily meals

Training provided

Career progression

Job summary

Fennies-Day-Nurseries in London is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support the nursery kitchen in preparing balanced meals for children, under the guidance of the Nursery Chef.

You will handle fresh meals daily, maintain high food-safety standards, assist with kitchen organisation, and ensure allergens are managed. Training is provided, and the role offers a supportive team and opportunities to develop in a family-run nursery.

Qualifications

• Reliable, hard-working and well-organised.
• Able to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Willingness to learn and follow training provided.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparing fresh, healthy meals and snacks for children daily.
• 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 allergens and dietary requirements are followed carefully.
• Contribute to a smooth and positive mealtime experience for children.

Skills

Reliability

Team player

Organised

Job description

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

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

Work-life balance

• Monday to Friday
• 20days annual leaveincreasing by 1 day for every year of service (up to 25) plus bank holidays
• Free daily meals from the Fennies Café
• Summer BBQs, Christmaseventsand company celebrations
• Recognition and reward through the Fennies Club long service awards
• 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:

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.